Cover Teacher

Bassaleg School; Newport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent comprehensive school in Newport is seeking a Cover Teacher for immediate start, fixed term until 31 August 2026. This role offers the chance to engage with students aged 11-18 and participate in professional development, providing a platform for teachers to establish their careers. The school emphasizes the importance of teamwork, and applicants should have a commitment to education and learner achievement. A salary ranging from £21,675 to £23,513 gross for term time. Join a supportive school community that values innovation.

Benefits

Extensive Professional Learning opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Commitment to working as part of a team.
• Ability to be an excellent role model.
• Recognition and celebration of learner achievements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise learners across the 11-18 age range.
• Participate in the professional development programme.
• Support and challenge students in their learning.

Skills

Team collaboration

Role modeling

Recognition of learner achievement

Commitment to professional development

Education

GCSEs

A Levels

Job description

Cover Teacher required for immediate start – term time only, fixed term until 31 August 2026 with the possibility of extension

The Cover Teacher role provides a fantastic opportunity for recently qualified/experienced teachers to establish themselves in the school environment by supervising learners across the 11-18 age range and participating in our professional development programme. Our cover teachers regularly secure teaching posts.

Bassaleg School is a successful, thriving 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in which pupils have very positive attitudes towards their learning and are supported fully in all aspects of wellbeing. At Bassaleg we prioritise the development of outstanding learning and teaching alongside wellbeing; both lie at the very heart of our ethos. In an environment in which all members of the school community are cared for, valued and listened to, we support and challenge our students to aspire to be the very best that they can be; enabling them to be responsible, capable and ambitious citizens. We have the highest expectations of our pupils and staff; we are very proud of pupils’ attainment across all key stages and of the dynamic and supportive learning community we have created, as an ‘Innovation School’ for the new curriculum.

At an exciting time in Welsh Education, we pride ourselves on being able to provide an inspired, creative and ambitious curriculum for all of our learners. Anyone choosing to join our school community would be rewarded with extensive Professional Learning opportunities; our friendly team of highly skilled and enthusiastic staff are supported by motivated pupils and an active body of parents and Governors.

Bassaleg School site has recently undergone transformational developments with significant improvement being made to our current facilities alongside the creation of a new build boasting state-of-the-art music and drama facilities, science labs, professional learning areas, whole school restaurant and hall with a suite of brand new classrooms to accommodate all Areas of Learning thus ensuring that our environment and resources fully reflect the innovation and creativity within our curriculum and dynamic pedagogical approaches.

• be committed to working as a part of a team;
• be an excellent role model to help students meet their aspirations;
• recognise and celebrate learner achievement and effort;
• be committed to professional development and raising standards within a collaborative learning culture.

Please apply on line below and contact the Headteacher’s PA: Miss Amy Hortin should you have any questions about the post.

Please include all qualifications on your application form (GCSE, A level etc.)

Salary information: Salary is pro-rata of Grade 5 SCP 15-17 £28,598 - £31,022. Pro-rata salary 32.5 hours Term Time is £21,675 - £23,513 Gross.

Safeguarding Statement

Bassaleg School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.