Part-Time Cover Teacher - Flexible Hours & Catholic Primary

Education Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Bexleyheath, Kent, is seeking a part-time teacher on a Main Pay Scale pro rata to 0.4 or 0.6 FTE. Start date January 2027 (or sooner) with the role funded through the school’s pay scale and in line with the teacher pay scale.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality teaching across the school, maintain continuity, and support safeguarding and Catholic ethos.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Capable of delivering clear, engaging lessons to a range of ages and abilities.
• Promotes calm, respectful behaviour with consistent expectations.
• Adaptable, dependable, and well organised to cover varying patterns.
• Collaborates with colleagues and support staff to maintain continuity.
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing; supports Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned learning and, where required, prepare activities for the class or classes being covered.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils across year groups and maintain clear behaviour expectations.
• Adapt teaching and activities to respond to pupils’ needs and support access, engagement and progress.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment in line with school policies.
• Provide feedback to class teachers and leaders to support continuity of learning.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, class teachers, phase teams and senior leaders.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour, confidentiality and other school procedures.
• Contribute to the Catholic ethos of the school and attend required meetings or training.

Skills

Clear, engaging lessons

Adaptable

Effective communication

Safeguarding awareness

Inclusive practice

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Bexleyheath, Kent, is seeking a part-time teacher on a Main Pay Scale pro rata to 0.4 or 0.6 FTE. Start date January 2027 (or sooner) with the role funded through the school’s pay scale and in line with the teacher pay scale.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality teaching across the school, maintain continuity, and support safeguarding and Catholic ethos.