Cover Class Teacher

Epworth Education Trust; Leigh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive community

Strategic leadership

Collaborative staff

Well resourced environments

Strong Trust partnerships

Positive pupils

Make a difference

Governing Body

Central Team support

Training opportunities

Job summary

Epworth Education Trust seeks flexible teaching professionals to inspire and nurture our pupils through excellent classroom practice across multiple schools within the trust.

This zero-hour role offers the opportunity to contribute to a supportive, faith‑based educational community, working across sites and safeguarding all children.

You will join a collaborative team committed to high standards, professional development and making a meaningful difference in learners' lives.

Qualifications

• Maintain exceptionally high teaching standards across the Trust.
• Proven record of outstanding teaching.
• Ability to support and nurture children's learning.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Active member of school teams and uphold Christian ethos.
• Promote collaboration with the school community.
• Flexible, open to new ideas, and a committed team player.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and nurture pupils through excellent teaching.
• Contribute to school teams by modelling high-quality practice.
• Support across multiple schools in the Trust.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
• Engage with ongoing professional development.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Creative teaching

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Nurturing ethos

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

The successful candidates will inspire and nurture our pupils through excellent teaching and will contribute positively to school teams by modelling and promoting high-quality classroom practice.

Qualifications

• Will maintain exceptionally high standards of teaching and learning across the Trust while implementing current and effective teaching strategies.
• Have a proven record of effective, creative and outstanding teaching.
• Can support, challenge and nurture our amazing children, meeting their individual needs and developing positive learning behaviours.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Will be active members of school teams and contribute to the Trust’s Christian and nurturing ethos.
• Promote collaboration, partnership and meaningful links with all members of the school community.
• Are flexible in their approach, open to new ideas, and are committed team players with a passion for teaching.

Benefits

• Supportive parents and a welcoming local community.
• A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision.
• Highly committed staff with high expectations who are willing to help each other.
• Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments.
• Strong working partnerships within the Trust.
• Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school.
• The opportunity to make a difference.
• An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body.
• The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team.
• Access to training opportunities and professional development.

Role Details

This role is ideal for experienced teachers seeking flexibility, teachers returning to the profession, or those looking to gain experience across a range of schools within a supportive Trust.

This role is a zero‑hour role that means you will work across all schools in our trust as required.

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors.

Application Dates

Closing date: 31st December 2026. Applications will be reviewed from 1st September 2026 and suitable candidates will be invited to interview on a rolling basis throughout the autumn term.