General Cover Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Flexible opportunities

Work across Surrey

Long-term, short-term & day-to-day

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Potential permanent positions

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking General Cover Teachers to work across secondary schools in Surrey. You will deliver pre-planned lessons, adapt to different year groups, and help maintain a positive learning environment.

This flexible opportunity offers long-term, short-term and day-to-day placements with support from a dedicated recruitment consultant and potential for permanent positions.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience teaching secondary-aged students.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Flexibility, reliability and a proactive approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of secondary subjects.
• Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Ensure students remain engaged and on task.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on lesson outcomes and student progress.
• Adapt confidently to different school settings and year groups.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Secondary-aged experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Job description

General Cover Teacher Opportunities - Secondary Schools Across Surrey

Make a difference every day while enjoying flexibility and variety in your teaching career.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and adaptable General Cover Teachers to work across a range of welcoming and well-established secondary schools throughout Surrey. Whether you are a qualified teacher seeking flexible work, an ECT looking to build classroom experience, or an experienced educator wanting a better work-life balance, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a General Cover Teacher, you will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of secondary subjects.
• Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
• Ensure students remain engaged and on task throughout lessons.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on lesson outcomes and student progress.
• Adapt confidently to different school settings and year groups.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience working with secondary-aged students.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Flexibility, reliability and a proactive approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
• Work across a variety of schools and settings throughout Surrey.
• Long-term, short-term and day-to-day assignments available.
• Dedicated support from your specialist recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience and secure permanent positions.

Location

Surrey, including Guildford, Woking, Farnham, Godalming, Camberley, Epsom, Redhill and surrounding areas.

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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