Cover Teacher

Academics; Rochester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics in Strood is seeking a confident Cover Teacher to support a primary school on an as-and-when-needed basis across KS1 and KS2. The role involves delivering lessons, maintaining a positive learning environment, and adapting across year groups with flexibility.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS or a relevant teaching qualification, have experience in primary settings, strong classroom management, and be able to follow lesson plans.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a primary school setting
• QTS or relevant teaching qualifications
• Confidence working across KS1 and KS2
• A strong understanding of the primary school curriculum
• The ability to follow lesson plans and deliver engaging learning
• Excellent classroom management skills
• A confident, flexible and adaptable approach
• The ability to quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons and maintain a positive learning environment across year groups as required
• Support the school on an as-needed basis, stepping into classrooms and following planned lessons

Skills

Experience in primary education

QTS

KS1/KS2 cross-year

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Flexible/adaptable

Relationship building

Lesson delivery

Education

QTS or relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

COVER TEACHER

Location: Strood, Medway

Work: Flexible / As Required

Setting: Primary School - KS1 & KS2

We are looking for a confident and adaptable Cover Teacher to support a primary school in Strood on an as-and-when-needed basis.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced teacher who enjoys working across different year groups and can confidently step into a classroom, deliver lessons and maintain a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working within a primary school setting
• QTS or relevant teaching qualifications
• Confidence working across KS1 and KS2
• A strong understanding of the primary school curriculum
• The ability to follow lesson plans and deliver engaging learning
• Excellent classroom management skills
• A confident, flexible and adaptable approach
• The ability to quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Driving is preferred

Safeguarding Requirements:

• A valid enhanced DBS is required
• Candidates must either have a suitable DBS already in place or be willing to apply for a new enhanced DBS
• References and safeguarding checks will be completed as part of the recruitment process

If you're a confident teacher looking for flexible cover work in Strood, we'd love to hear from you!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy