Secondary Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Bury St Edmunds is looking for enthusiastic Cover Teachers to support secondary schools. This flexible role is suitable for both qualified and unqualified candidates passionate about education. Responsibilities include delivering lessons, managing classroom behaviour, and fostering student development. Ideal for recent graduates or aspiring teachers, this opportunity provides valuable experience while supporting local schools.

Benefits

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Full assistance for DBS checks

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver pre-planned lessons and manage classroom behaviour.
• Confidence in leading a classroom and engaging with students.
• Interest in education and supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in secondary schools.
• Manage classroom behaviour and support students.
• Encourage personal development and provide feedback to students.

Skills

Good communication skills

Behaviour management skills

Engagement with students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Cover Supervisor

Job description

Overview

Cover Teachers Needed – Bury St Edmunds (Suffolk) Area

We are seeking enthusiastic Cover Teachers to support secondary schools across Bury St Edmunds (Suffolk). If you're qualified or unqualified (QTS or Cover Supervisor) and have a great classroom presence and a passion for working with young people, this is an ideal opportunity to make a real impact.

The Role

• Start Date: Immediate opportunities available
• Location: Bury St Edmunds (Suffolk) secondary schools
• Flexibility: Full-time and part-time options based on your availability
• Responsibilities: Deliver pre-planned lessons, manage classroom behaviour, and support students in a positive learning environment

Additional Responsibilities

• Encourage students’ personal development by fostering skills such as teamwork, independence, and resilience.
• Provide constructive feedback to students on their progress and areas for improvement to maximise student success.
• Promote a respectful and inclusive classroom atmosphere that values each student’s contributions.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and report any concerns to relevant school staff.

Ideal Candidates

• Good communication and behaviour management skills
• Confidence to lead a classroom and engage with students
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people

Candidates will be paid based on their qualifications and experience.

This role is perfect for recent graduates, aspiring teachers, or qualified teachers looking for flexible or full-time work. Join us and gain valuable experience while supporting local schools. Apply today!

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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