Primary Cover Teacher

TeacherActive; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Flexible working opportunities

Long-term & permanent roles

Referral scheme (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an experienced Primary School Teacher for day-to-day and short-term positions across Leeds (LS11, LS12, LS13). You will cover classes when permanent staff are absent, deliver pre-planned work, and help pupils continue to make progress in a variety of primary settings.

You must hold UK QTS and have experience in UK primary schools, with strong curriculum knowledge and effective behaviour management. Flexible days and potential long-term roles are available.

Qualifications

• Must have UK QTS with current status.
• Experience delivering in UK primary schools.
• Solid knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• Proven ability to manage pupil behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes across local primary schools when staff are absent.
• Deliver pre-planned work and maintain progress for pupils.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding guidelines.
• Adapt quickly to different school environments.
• Support flexible day-to-day and long-term placements.

Skills

UK QTS

Experience in UK primary schools

Strong curriculum knowledge

Behaviour management

Safeguarding awareness

Education

UK QTS

Job description

Job Title: Primary School Teacher

Location: Leeds LS11, LS12 & LS13

Start Date: September

Salary: £150 - £180 per day

Are you an experienced Primary School Teacher looking for flexible work across Leeds?

Are you a Primary School Teacher confident stepping into a new classroom and quickly building positive relationships with pupils?

Are you looking for a Primary School Teacher role where you can choose the days you are available?

TeacherActive is working closely with mainstream primary schools across LS11, LS12 and LS13 and is looking to recruit a flexible Primary School Teacher for day-to-day cover from September.

The successful Primary School Teacher will cover classes across local schools when permanent members of staff are absent. As a Primary School Teacher, you will deliver pre-planned work, manage behaviour effectively, follow each school's policies and ensure pupils continue to make progress.

Day-to-day work is available alongside short-term and long-term assignments, with opportunities to secure permanent positions through our schools.

The successful Primary School Teacher will have:

• UK QTS
• Experience within UK primary schools
• Strong curriculum knowledge
• Effective behaviour management
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to quickly adapt to different school environments

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7
• CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression
• Market leading rates of pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Long-term and permanent roles available
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.