Flexible Cover Lecturer (Bank) - Teach Across Subjects

Teaching Vacancies; Lewes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Plumpton College is seeking an Associate Cover Lecturer to provide essential cover by delivering pre-planned lessons during staff absences across multiple curriculum areas. The role supports continuity of learning and aligns with college standards, working with Curriculum Managers and HR to stay well organised.

The position is bank-based with hours on an as-needed basis. Core hours are 8:30–17:00, and shifts typically occur within this window, ensuring high-quality teaching and student

Qualifications

• PGCE or Level 4+ teaching qualification (or equivalent).
• Ability to deliver lessons across a wide range of curriculum areas.
• Strong classroom management and confidence supporting mixed-ability learners.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting.
• Experience leading cover or supervising learners in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons during staff absences across multiple curriculum areas.
• Supervise classes and explain cover work while supporting students.
• Utilise centralised resources provided by curriculum teams.
• Report issues with cover work to Curriculum Managers.
• Communicate with staff to ensure consistency and continuity of learning.
• Complete registers and report student absence per policy.
• Follow safeguarding and behaviour management procedures.

Skills

PGCE or Level 4+ qualification

Lesson delivery across curriculum

Classroom management

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, &

Education

PGCE or Level 4+ teaching qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Plumpton College is seeking an Associate Cover Lecturer to provide essential cover by delivering pre-planned lessons during staff absences across multiple curriculum areas. The role supports continuity of learning and aligns with college standards, working with Curriculum Managers and HR to stay well organised.

The position is bank-based with hours on an as-needed basis. Core hours are 8:30–17:00, and shifts typically occur within this window, ensuring high-quality teaching and student