QTS/QTLS Secondary Teachers Wanted — South East & South West London

Choose when you work. Keep your edge in the classroom.
Principal Education is hiring reliable, engaging secondary teachers for flexible day-to-day and short-term cover across London. Pick the days you want, build school relationships, and step into long-term posts when it suits you.

The role

Provide high-quality classroom cover in secondary settings

Deliver pre-prepared lessons; minimal marking

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You'll need

QTS/QTLS (or another UK-recognised teaching qualification)

Right to work in the UK

Reliable and punctual — able to accept bookings from 7:00am

Strong behaviour and classroom management

Flexibility, composure, and professionalism

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

Overseas police check if abroad ≥6 months in last 5 years

Based in London or within a reasonable commute

Pay & progression

£150-£180 per day (with scope to increase based on consistent positive feedback)

Pathways into long-term placements paid to school scale

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