General Cover Teacher (Stockport)

Teaching Personnel; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Cover Teacher to make a significant impact in various secondary schools in Stockport. This role offers the flexibility to teach across multiple subjects, ensuring high standards of education while engaging students of diverse abilities. If you are a qualified teacher looking for variety and the chance to build a dynamic teaching portfolio, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment that values adaptability and proactive teaching approaches, and help shape the future of students in a vibrant school setting.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Enhanced DBS check assistance

Flexible teaching opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in secondary education with the ability to teach across different subjects.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage students.

Responsibilities

• Teach pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects, ensuring objectives are met.
• Manage student behavior effectively to maintain a productive classroom environment.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Classroom Management

Adaptability

Student Engagement

Lesson Delivery

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Location: Stockport
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, ongoing

About the Role:
Are you an experienced teacher seeking flexibility but eager to make a significant impact on students’ learning? We are looking for a General Cover Teacher to support a variety of secondary schools in Stockport starting in September 2025. This position will involve stepping in to deliver lessons across multiple subjects, maintaining high standards of teaching and behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lesson Delivery: Teach pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects (including English, Maths, and Science), ensuring all lesson objectives are met.

• Classroom Management: Ensure that classrooms remain productive and orderly, managing student behaviour effectively.

• Student Engagement: Encourage students to actively participate and engage with the lesson material.

• Assessment and Feedback: Monitor student progress, giving constructive feedback to students, and report back to the school on any concerns or achievements.

• Adaptability: Quickly adjust to different teaching environments and work effectively with a variety of teaching staff.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Experience in secondary education with the ability to teach across different subjects.

• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage students of different abilities.

• A flexible, adaptable approach and a positive, proactive attitude.

Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to build a diverse teaching portfolio and work with different schools in Stockport. If you enjoy variety in your teaching role and thrive in a dynamic school environment, we want to hear from you!

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.
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