Cover Teacher

Sencare Recruitment Ltd; London Borough of Havering; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Flexible working arrangements

Potential for full-time ongoing work

Job summary

SENCare Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEMH Cover Teacher to work in a specialist secondary school in Havering, East London, covering KS3 and KS4. The role starts ASAP, with initial short-term cover that may develop into a full-time, five-day ongoing placement for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons across multiple subjects, supporting pupils with SEMH needs, and maintaining a safe, supportive classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching KS3 and KS4 in a secondary setting.
• Experience in SEMH settings, AP/PRU or specialist SEN settings is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and structured lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Adapt teaching approaches to individual learning needs.
• Maintain a positive, safe classroom environment.
• Implement effective behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement and progress.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, SEN staff and leadership.

Skills

SEMH teaching

Behaviour management

QTS (or teaching experience)

Education

QTS or teaching experience

Enhanced DBS

Tools

None

Job description

SEMH Cover Teacher – KS3 & KS4

Location: Havering, East London

Job Type: Supply / Long-Term Cover

Hours: 8.15am - 4pm - with the potential for 5 days per week on an ongoing basis

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

SENCare Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and adaptable SEMH Cover Teacher to work within a specialist secondary school in Havering, supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and engaging teacher who enjoys working with young people who require additional behavioural, emotional and educational support.

The role will initially involve providing cover across a range of subjects, with the potential to develop into a full-time, 5-day-per-week ongoing placement for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and structured lessons across KS3 and KS4, covering a variety of curriculum subjects.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour and additional learning difficulties.
• Adapt teaching approaches to suit individual learning needs and abilities.
• Maintain a positive, safe and supportive classroom environment.
• Implement effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging engagement, confidence and academic progress.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, SEN staff and school leadership to support pupils’ individual needs.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous teaching experience within secondary education, ideally across KS3 and KS4.
• Experience working within SEMH schools, Alternative Provision (AP), PRUs or specialist SEN settings is highly desirable.
• Confident delivering lessons across multiple subjects, including English, Maths, Science and Humanities.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to support pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable, with a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
• QTS or relevant teaching experience will be considered.
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one, is essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Potential for full-time, ongoing work (Monday to Friday).
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEMH school.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN recruitment consultant.

About Us

SENCare Recruitment provides Special Educational Needs (SEN) professionals for SEN schools, mainstream schools, residential care homes and 1-1 home support through local authorities, across the UK.

We can offer short/long-term placements on a temporary and permanent basis for specialist SEN teachers, teaching assistants, support workers, social workers, VI/HI practitioners and mid-day meal supervisors.

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