Cover Teacher

St Laurence School; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent secondary school in Bradford-on-Avon is seeking Cover/Supply Teachers to support its team. The role involves supervising students, managing behaviour, and assisting those with learning difficulties. Flexible hours are available, making it ideal for those looking to contribute to a supportive educational environment. This institution values professional development and offers a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to work with and supervise groups of young people.
• Exhibits strong behaviour management skills.
• Can break down tasks to assist students who struggle with learning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in various educational activities.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Support students facing learning difficulties.

Skills

Behaviour management

Ability to supervise groups

Task/activity breakdown

Job description

Cover Teacher

Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

£29,064 - £31,021 FTE

Permanent

St Laurence School

Cover/Supply Teacher

• Flexible hours (between 15 - 30 hours per week over five days, Monday to Friday)
• 39 weeks per year (term time only)

NJC SCP 12 - 14 (£29,064 - £31,021 FTE) pa

£15.06 - £16.08 per hour

• £10,079 - £10,750 pro rata for 15 hours per week
• £20,156 - £21,514 pro rata for 30 hours per week

Permanent

To start as early as possible after appointment

Interview date: w/c 6th October 2025

We are looking to recruit Cover/Supply Teachers to join our existing team of professionals. The successful candidates will demonstrate:

• An ability to work with and supervise groups of young people.
• Strong behaviour management skills including an ability to form excellent working relationships with young people.
• An ability to break down tasks / activities to assist students who might find learning difficult.

St Laurence is a high performing and successful Church of England co-educational secondary school situated in Bradford on Avon close to the heritage city of Bath. We are fully inclusive and comprehensive, welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none. We believe that 'People are our Treasure' and regard our staff as our most important resource. Our 2014 Investors in People report noted that:

There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a 'great place to work'. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.

Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.