Job Title: General Secondary Teacher

Location: Cardiff and surrounding areas
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £172.98 per day

Are you a qualified Secondary Teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) seeking the flexibility to choose when and where you work?

Do you excel in classroom management and have the confidence to deliver engaging lessons across a range of subjects?

Would you like to gain valuable experience in multiple mainstream secondary schools across Cardiff and neighbouring areas?

TeacherActive specialises in placing qualified Secondary Teachers with QTS into flexible, day-to-day roles within mainstream secondary schools across Cardiff and its surrounding areas. Our strong partnerships with local schools enable us to offer regular opportunities in supportive environments that prioritise outstanding teaching and learning.

We are seeking a General Secondary Teacher to commence in September 2026, providing cover for planned and unplanned staff absences across various subjects. This flexible role suits educators who thrive on variety, quickly establish positive relationships with students and colleagues, and confidently deliver prepared lessons while maintaining excellent classroom discipline.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching in UK mainstream secondary schools
• Outstanding classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to adapt swiftly to different subjects and school settings
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach to teaching

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through a seamless onboarding process
• Access to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses and certification via the My-Progression platform
• Competitive, market-leading daily rates
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 when you refer a colleague (terms and conditions apply)

All staff are paid through PAYE, ensuring correct deductions for Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden administrative fees.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click APPLY NOW. We look forward to discussing this rewarding role with you.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.