Cover Teacher

Aspire People; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a capable Cover Teacher to deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of primary and secondary schools in Central England. You will adapt to different settings, maintain pupil engagement, and support classroom routines while a regular teacher is absent.

This role offers flexible day-to-day and short-term assignments, with a dedicated consultant to help you manage bookings and develop your teaching career.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching in a school environment and deliver lessons across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Passion for teaching and supporting pupils' learning and development.
• Strong classroom management and ability to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Flexible, reliable and adaptable when working across different schools.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across different schools and year groups.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and keep pupils engaged in lessons.
• Support behaviour management and adapt activities to meet pupil needs.

Skills

Classroom management

Excellent communication

Lesson delivery

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Cover Teacher | General Subjects | Various Schools

Are you a qualified teacher looking for flexible work across different schools? Are you interested in gaining experience in a variety of educational settings, or are you looking for a new opportunity that offers flexibility and a better work-life balance?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then we can help! Aspire People are currently recruiting Cover Teachers to work across a range of primary and secondary schools in various locations. These opportunities are available for both short-term and day-to-day cover, with the potential for ongoing assignments to suit your availability and preferences.

As a Cover Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering pre-planned lessons, maintaining a positive learning environment, and ensuring that pupils remain engaged and on task in the absence of their usual class teacher. You will have the opportunity to work in different schools, gain valuable experience, and build relationships with a variety of teaching teams.

Aspire People care about your career. We are passionate about honest, open recruitment and will help you find the right opportunity to support your professional development and career goals.

Aspire People is one of the most reputable and credible supply teaching and education recruitment agencies in Central England. We have built our reputation by looking after the people we work with and providing support throughout their teaching journey.

To join Aspire People and be successful in this Cover Teacher role, you will need to:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification relevant to the role.
• Have experience teaching in a school environment and be confident delivering lessons across a range of subjects and year groups, where appropriate.
• Have a passion for teaching and supporting pupils' learning and development.
• Be confident managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and other professionals.
• Be flexible, reliable, and adaptable when working across different schools and responding to varying classroom needs.
• Have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

In return for your hard work, Aspire People can offer you:

• A competitive salary, based on experience and assignment.
• Flexible working opportunities across a variety of schools.
• A dedicated consultant who is contactable out of hours.
• Opportunities to work in your preferred locations.
• Ongoing support and advice to help you progress in your teaching career.
• Help and guidance with your CV and interview techniques.
• Opportunities to gain experience in different school environments.
• Up to £250 through our refer-a-friend scheme, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.