Cover Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Wigan; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Flexible Cover Teacher to provide teaching support in primary and secondary schools across Wigan. This role offers flexibility, competitive pay rates, and opportunities to gain valuable experience in different educational settings. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and excellent classroom management skills. This is a temporary position that may lead to permanent opportunities in the future.

Benefits

Flexible assignments

Opportunity for experience in various schools

Child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching across different year groups and subjects.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour and support pupils to achieve learning objectives.
• Liaise with school staff for feedback on lessons and pupil progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Flexible Cover Teacher – Wigan Schools

We are looking for a Flexible Cover Teacher to provide teaching support across primary and secondary schools in Wigan. This role offers variety, flexibility, and the chance to gain experience across multiple school settings.

The Role:

• Delivering lessons to classes in the absence of the regular teacher
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Following lesson plans and supporting pupils to achieve learning objectives
• Liaising with school staff to provide feedback on lessons and pupil progress

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified teacher (QTS) or equivalent teaching experience
• Confident managing classrooms across different year groups and subjects
• Flexible, reliable, and adaptable
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What’s on Offer:

• Work across a variety of schools in Wigan
• Flexible assignments to fit your availability
• Competitive pay rates
• Opportunity to gain experience in different school environments
• Pathway to long-term teaching roles if desired

Support students and make an impact in Wigan schools—apply now to become a Flexible Cover Teacher!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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