Cover Teacher With Qts - Staffordshire

Vision For Education Ltd.; Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work to suit lifestyle

Opportunities across multiple schools

Competitive daily pay rates

Daily supply, short-term & long-term

Ongoing professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Vision For Education Ltd. is recruiting a Cover Teacher to deliver pre-set lessons across a variety of subjects in the absence of the regular teacher. You will foster continuity of learning, uphold high behaviour standards and support student progress in diverse Staffordshire schools.

This flexible role suits qualified teachers seeking balance, daily supply options, or longer placements, with ongoing professional development and strong consultant support.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience working in a secondary school setting.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability across different subjects and schools.
• Confidence delivering lessons outside of your specialism.
• Genuine commitment to supporting students’ learning and development.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects at Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Maintain a positive, focused and productive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support students in completing set work and achieving their learning objectives.
• Adapt confidently to different schools, subjects and classroom environments.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with students and school staff.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability across schools

Flexible and resilient

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential

Job description

As a Cover Teacher, you will deliver pre-set lessons across a variety of subjects in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. You will ensure continuity of learning, maintain a positive classroom environment and uphold high standards of behaviour.

This role is ideal for qualified teachers looking for flexible supply work, a better work-life balance, or the opportunity to experience different school settings. Whether you're looking for daily supply, short-term placements or longer-term opportunities, Vision for Education can support your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects at Key Stages 3 and 4
• Maintain a positive, focused and productive learning environment
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Support students in completing set work and achieving their learning objectives
• Adapt confidently to different schools, subjects and classroom environments
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour
• Build positive relationships with students and school staff

About the school

You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of mainstream secondary schools throughout Staffordshire, from smaller community schools to larger academies.

These schools are typically:

• Supportive and welcoming, with experienced leadership teams
• Focused on high standards of behaviour and student engagement
• Well-resourced, with clear systems and expectations
• Committed to inclusion and positive student outcomes

Long-term placements may provide the opportunity to become an integral part of the school community.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Experience working in a secondary school setting
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability across different subjects and schools
• Confidence delivering lessons outside of your specialism
• A genuine commitment to supporting students’ learning and development
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

Why work for Vision for Education

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and commitments
• Opportunities across a variety of secondary schools in Staffordshire
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Daily supply, short-term and long-term opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey

About Vision for Education

Vision For Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision For Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision For Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.