Casual Cover Lecturer - Multi-Subject

The Methodist Church in Britain; Piddinghoe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Plumpton College is seeking Associate Cover Lecturers to fill its pool for staff absences. The role involves delivering pre-planned lessons, supervising classes and ensuring learning continuity when teachers are away.

Shifts typically run between 8:30 and 17:00, adapting to mixed-ability groups and learners aged 14-16 and above. Visa sponsorship is not available; start date is as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• PGCE or Level 4+ teaching qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience working with students in an educational setting.
• Experience of, or familiarity with, the further education environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned cover lessons across multiple curriculum areas during staff absences.
• Maintain continuity of learning and the College's teaching standards.
• Work with Curriculum Managers, Assistant Curriculum Managers and HR to organise cover.
• Deliver high-quality cover lessons to a consistently good or outstanding standard.
• Supervise classes, allocate and explain cover work, and support students.
• Use centralised resources and materials provided by curriculum teams.
• Report cover work issues to Curriculum Managers.
• Communicate with staff to ensure consistency and continuity of learning.
• Complete registers promptly and report student absence in line with College policy.
• Follow the College's behaviour management and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Lesson delivery across curriculum

Classroom management

Communication

MS Office proficiency

SEND & inclusive practice

Education

PGCE or Level 4+ teaching qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Plumpton College is seeking Associate Cover Lecturers to fill its pool for staff absences. The role involves delivering pre-planned lessons, supervising classes and ensuring learning continuity when teachers are away.

Shifts typically run between 8:30 and 17:00, adapting to mixed-ability groups and learners aged 14-16 and above. Visa sponsorship is not available; start date is as soon as possible.