Cover Class Teacher

Epworth Education Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Epworth Education Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking excellent teachers to inspire pupils and contribute to school teams through high-quality classroom practice.

The role requires maintaining Trust-wide teaching standards, implementing effective strategies, and supporting diverse learners with strong organisational and communication skills. It also offers flexibility across multiple Trust schools and a commitment to safeguarding and ethos.

Qualifications

• We are looking for excellent teachers who: Will maintain the exceptionally high standards of teaching and learning established across the Trust, whilst 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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.

We are looking for excellent teachers who:

• Will maintain the exceptionally high standards of teaching and learning established across the Trust, whilst 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

In return our Trust and its school offer you:

• Supportive parents and a welcoming local community
• A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision
• A supportive and 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, who are 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

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.