Secondary Cover Teacher

Step Teachers; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Cover Teacher to ensure continuity of learning across departments. This role involves delivering pre-planned lessons, managing classroom behavior, and supporting students to stay engaged. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, experience with secondary-aged pupils, and a genuine interest in education. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment where you can make a positive impact on students' learning experiences. If you're passionate about education and ready to inspire young minds, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary-aged pupils in teaching or mentoring roles.
• Ability to manage classroom behavior and support learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of regular teachers.
• Manage classroom behavior and support pupil engagement.

Skills

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Adaptability

Engagement with Pupils

Education

Degree

Teaching Qualification

Job description

There is a dynamic and inclusive secondary school in Oxfordshire committed to providing high-quality education in a supportive and engaging environment. Their students are ambitious, respectful, and eager to learn — and they're proud of their dedicated staff team that brings learning to life every day.

We are now seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Cover Teacher to join their school and ensure continuity of learning across departments when staff are absent. Beginning May 2025.

Duties as a Cover Teacher:

1. Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the regular class teacher
2. Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
3. Support pupils to remain engaged and on task
4. Provide feedback to subject staff on lesson progress and any issues
5. Be a positive role model and uphold the school’s values

Ideal Cover Teacher:

1. A confident and adaptable individual with strong communication skills
2. Experience working with secondary-aged pupils (teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or youth work)
3. The ability to manage a classroom and support a positive learning environment
4. Ideally, a degree or teaching qualification as a Cover Teacher.
5. A flexible, proactive attitude and a genuine interest in education

Why Class Act?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers.

Class Act, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.