General Cover Teacher. Job in Oldham Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a General Cover Teacher for a specialist secondary setting in Oldham. The role involves delivering engaging lessons for autistic learners, supporting their development, and maintaining consistency as regular teachers are absent. Ideal candidates are passionate about teaching and committed to creating a nurturing environment. This full-time position offers a pay rate of £200 - £220 per day.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Provide two professional or academic references.

Responsibilities

• Provide well-structured lessons across subjects.
• Maintain consistency and support students.
• Create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Strong communication skills

Flexibility and resilience

Commitment to learning and development

Holistic approach to student development

Education

Recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, BEd)

Job description

General Cover Teacher

Job Title: General Cover Teacher - Specialist Secondary Setting
Area: Oldham, Manchester
Start Date: Monday 5th January 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Long Term
Pay rate: 200 - 220 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Closing date: Friday 12th December 2025

About the Role

We are looking for a General Cover Teacher who is enthusiastic, adaptable, and ready to make a real impact in the lives of autistic learners. In this role, you will provide engaging, well-structured lessons across a range of subjects, ensuring that students continue to make progress even when their regular teachers are absent. You will play a key role in maintaining consistency, offering support, and helping students thrive in a positive learning environment.

You will join a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering atmosphere for all learners. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), if you bring positivity, resilience, and flexibility, we want to hear from you! This is an exceptional opportunity to gain valuable experience and further your career in a school that truly values personalised learning and holistic student development.

What We're Looking For

• Someone passionate about teaching and supporting students on the autism spectrum
• Strong communication skills, and the ability to quickly build rapport with students and colleagues
• Flexible and resilient, with the ability to adapt to the varied needs of the students
• Have a commitment to learning and development, and a willingness to explore and implement autism-inclusive teaching strategies
• Demonstrate a holistic approach to student development, focusing not only on academic success but also emotional and social growth

To be eligible you must

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, BEd)
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check (if not already registered with the online update service)
• Provide two professional or academic references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.