General Cover Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a General Cover Teacher to support SEMH schools in Portsmouth. You will deliver lessons across various subjects and year groups, maintain a calm classroom, and build trusting relationships with pupils. You will adapt approaches to meet individual needs and work with staff to support the school’s aims.

The role requires strong classroom management, adaptability, and a commitment to helping pupils develop confidence and resilience in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with eligibility to teach in the UK.
• Ability to adapt to SEMH needs and diverse year groups.
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Provide consistent, supportive classroom management.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Adapt your approach to meet individual learning and behavioural needs.
• Maintain a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment.
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and school leaders.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Support the wider life of the school when required.

Skills

Lesson delivery

Classroom management

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Collaboration

Positive learning environment

SEMH understanding

Job description

Location: Portsmouth
Contract: Full time
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a passionate and adaptable teacher looking for a role where every day brings a new opportunity to make a positive impact?

We are looking for a General Cover Teacher to join our SEMH schools, supporting pupils who may have social, emotional and mental health needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher who can build strong relationships, create a calm and positive learning environment, and inspire young people to engage with education.

As a General Cover Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging lessons across a range of subjects and year groups.




• Provide consistent, supportive classroom management.




• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.




• Adapt your approach to meet individual learning and behavioural needs.




• Maintain a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment.




• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and school leaders.




• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence.




• Support the wider life of the school when required.

We are looking for someone who is: