Job title: Cover Teacher
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Non-Class Based
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: City of Westminster, London, UK
Job published: 07-10-2026
Job ID: 125222

Job Description

Cover Teacher – Westminster – Immediate Start

Ribbons & Reeves are recruiting confident Cover Teachers to support primary schools across Westminster.

This Cover Teacher role is ideal for a qualified Primary Teacher who can step into classrooms, follow planning and keep pupils learning on track.

Cover Teacher | Key Details

• £150-200 per day
• Immediate start
• Primary schools across Westminster
• EYFS, KS1 and KS2 cover available
• Short-term and long-term roles
• PAYE via Ribbons & Reeves

Cover Teacher | The Role

• Cover classes when teachers are absent
• Deliver pre-planned lessons across the primary curriculum
• Maintain routines, behaviour and engagement
• Adapt confidently across different year groups
• Support pupils with learning, confidence and progress
• Work closely with teachers and senior leaders

Cover Teacher | Candidate Requirements

• QTS required
• Primary teaching or cover experience required
• Confident managing a classroom independently
• Strong behaviour management
• Reliable, adaptable and professional
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred

This Cover Teacher role is ideal for a qualified teacher looking for regular primary cover work in Westminster, with access to supportive schools and flexible opportunities.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. For other roles like this, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’.

INDSUP

Apply with indeed
File types (doc, docx, pdf, rtf, png, jpeg, jpg, bmp, jng, ppt, pptx, csv, gif) size up to 5MB
File types (doc, docx, pdf, rtf, png, jpeg, jpg, bmp, jng, ppt, pptx, csv, gif) size up to 5MB