Secondary jobs in Preston

About secondary education in Preston

Preston is home to 18 secondary schools, and secondary staffing here has its own rhythm. Secondary cover tends to be booked further in advance than primary, with blocks of several days or full half-terms common. Together, Preston's schools and nurseries educate around 35,000 children, and that scale keeps secondary cover requests coming in every week of term.

Expect five lessons a day across different year groups, with planning provided by the department for most cover work. Bookings come from across the city and surrounding areas including Fulwood, Penwortham and Leyland, so you can filter for secondary schools and sixth forms within a comfortable commute.

Longer placements often include responsibility for coursework or intervention groups, which strengthens applications for permanent posts. Because our consultants are based in the North West, we can match you to settings that fit your travel, experience and preferred age range rather than filling any gap that appears.

Preston is the administrative centre of Lancashire, with around 160 schools and nurseries serving over 35,000 children. The city and its surrounding areas — including Fulwood, Penwortham, Leyland and Bamber Bridge — have a well-established education sector.

Preston's schools benefit from strong community links, and the city's central location in Lancashire makes it an ideal base for supply educators wanting to work across the county.