Cover Class Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; North Leigh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Epworth Education Trust is seeking a flexible, zero-hour cover class teacher to work across its schools. The role centers on high-quality teaching, supporting and challenging pupils, and contributing to school teams in line with the Trust's Christian and nurturing ethos.

Hours are set by where cover is needed, offering great flexibility for experienced teachers, returners, or those seeking experience across several schools. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Proven record of effective, creative and outstanding teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach to high standards in line with Trust practice.
• Inspire and nurture pupils through excellent teaching.
• Model and promote high-quality classroom practice.
• Support, challenge and nurture pupils, meeting their individual needs.
• Develop positive learning behaviours in pupils.
• Be an active member of school teams.
• Contribute to the Trust's Christian and nurturing ethos.
• Promote collaboration and meaningful links with the school community.
• Work across all Trust schools as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

This is a zero-hour cover class teacher post with Epworth Education Trust, covering across whichever of its schools needs staff. The work centres on high-quality teaching and learning, supporting and challenging pupils, and contributing to school teams in line with the Trust's Christian and nurturing ethos. Its distinctive feature is the flexibility: hours are set by where cover is needed, which suits experienced teachers seeking flexibility, returners and those wanting experience across several schools. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post requires an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Teach to high standards in line with Trust practice, using current effective strategies
• Inspire and nurture pupils through excellent teaching
• Model and promote high-quality classroom practice
• Support, challenge and nurture pupils, meeting their individual needs
• Develop positive learning behaviours in pupils
• Be an active member of school teams
• Contribute to the Trust's Christian and nurturing ethos
• Promote collaboration and meaningful links with the school community
• Work across all Trust schools as required

What’s required

Experience

• Proven record of effective, creative and outstanding teaching

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible and open to new ideas
• Committed team player with a passion for teaching

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure

Other

• Willingness to work across all Trust schools as required

What’s offered

• Access to training opportunities and professional development
• Strong leadership team with a clear strategic vision
• Supportive and highly committed staff who help each other
• Well-resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments
• Strong working partnerships within the Trust
• Support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team
• Enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body
• Supportive parents and a welcoming local community