General Cover Teacher

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

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated General Cover Teacher to join their team in Lancaster. This part-time role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work in a supportive secondary school environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education, able to build rapport with students, and manage classroom behavior effectively. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare, this role provides a chance to make a positive impact on students' learning experiences. If you're looking to contribute to a vibrant school community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Supportive school community

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience with small or large groups of children is essential.
• Candidates should hold QTS or be open to other positions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard cover lessons in the teacher's absence.
• Manage pupil behavior and ensure pre-set work is completed.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Driving

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience working with children

Job description

Position: General Cover Teacher

Location: Lancaster

Hours: Part-time, flexible

Start date: ASAP

This position is based at an OSTED rated ‘Good’ secondary school in the heart of Lancaster. They are looking for a committed individual to deliver high standard cover lessons in the teacher's absence. The selected Teacher will support the school's objectives and ensure that all students continue to experience learning through inclusion.

The school has a welcoming and close-knit community with very close links to the surrounding areas which it serves. They pride themselves on offering excellent support to pupils so that they receive the very best during their time at the school.

The role:

1. Build rapport with the pupils
2. Collect the work after the lesson to pass to the correct teacher
3. Manage the behaviour of the pupils in the class
4. Ensure the pre-set work is completed
5. Deal with any problems that may arise in the correct way

The successful candidate will:

1. Have experience working with small or large groups of children
2. Be available at least 2 days a week
3. Be flexible and available at short notice
4. Being able to drive would be an advantage
5. Looking for people who hold a QTS, but if not, there are other positions available.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below with your CV, and Emily Pollitt from the Preston Secondary Team will be in touch.

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