Job Title: Daily Cover Teacher – Primary
Location: Lewisham, London
Salary: £140–£160 per day (PAYE)
Start Date: Ongoing
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Fancy teaching without the Sunday-night stress?
We’re on the lookout for adaptable, classroom-ready primary teachers who love variety and want control over their working week.
Whether you’re an early riser raring to go or someone who likes a bit of notice, we’ve got daily bookings in Lewisham that’ll fit around you. EYFS, KS1, or KS2—take your pick.
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What’s in it for you:
* Choose your days and locations—total flexibility
* No planning or marking (unless you really want to)
* Work in supportive, well-run local schools
* Quick bookings with SMS confirmations and online availability tool
* Friendly consultant who actually listens (and gets back to you!)
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What we’re looking for:
* UK QTS or equivalent
* Strong classroom presence and behaviour management
* Confident across year groups or happy to specialise
* Punctual, reliable and ready to dive into any day with a smile
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Why join Protocol Education?
✅ Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella deductions
✅ FREE online CPD, including behaviour, phonics and more
✅ Personal support from a local consultant who knows your patch
✅ Access to Thrive training to boost your classroom toolkit
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Sound like your kind of teaching week?
Apply now and let’s get your availability sorted. Whether it’s Mondays only or full-time flexibility, we’ll match you with schools that suit your style.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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