General Cover Teacher

cover people; Hyndburn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educators is seeking a General Cover Teacher for a supportive secondary school in Bury. This flexible temporary position allows you to make an impact without a long-term commitment. Ideal candidates will possess strong behaviour management skills and be able to cover various lessons. Competitive pay rates and opportunities for professional support are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Paid weekly

12.07% statutory holiday pay

Ongoing support from education consultants

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent qualification is mandatory.
• Experience teaching the UK curriculum is essential.
• Strong behaviour management required.

Responsibilities

• Log behaviour points and safeguarding incidents.
• Ensure completion of set cover work.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Teaching UK curriculum

Passion for teaching

Education

QTS or equivalent UK teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

General Cover Teacher

Location: Bury
Salary: £(Apply online only) per day (includes statutory holiday pay)
Job Type: Short Term Flexible Working Hours
Start Date: September 2025

About the Role:

Cover People are currently recruiting for a General Cover Teacher to join a supportive secondary school based in Bury with immediate availability for short term supply teaching!

This is a flexible-temporary opportunity for a passionate and reliable educator to make a real impact without fully committing to a long term, full time role. The successful candidate will be expected to cover a variety of lessons/year groups so we re ideally looking for a quick thinking, versatile Teacher with strong behaviour management skills.

This local school are searching for local candidates looking for a regular school to book short term cover from week to week!

Responsibilities

• Efficiently log behaviour points/safeguarding incidents


• Ensure students are completely the set cover work during the cover lesson


• Manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning environment

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent UK teaching qualification


• Experience teaching UK curriculum


• Strong classroom and behaviour management


• A passion for teaching and pupil progress


• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Cover People?

At Cover People, we re committed to supporting teachers and support staff at every stage of their career.

We are proudly APSCo+ verified, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards in education recruitment. This means both schools and candidates benefit from a trusted, compliant, and ethical service.

Benefits

• A wide range of temporary, long-term, and permanent opportunities across Greater Manchester and beyond


• Competitive pay rates, paid weekly


• 12.07% statutory holiday pay


• A friendly, experienced team of education consultants who listen and support your goals


• Roles tailored to your skills, values, and lifestyle


• Ongoing support including CV guidance, interview prep, and market insights

Safeguarding and Compliance

As part of our safeguarding commitment, all successful applicants must:

• Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service


• Provide two professional references


• Submit to overseas police checks (if applicable)


• Provide a full CV with all employment gaps clearly explained