Job description
Cover Teacher (Temporary / Flexible) – Macclesfield
I am working with multiple secondary schools within Macclesfield. They are looking for qualified teachers that would be interested in being booked in for temporary absense cover.
1. You will have the opportunity to cover a range of subjects for students in KS3, KS4 & KS5, and will be expected to control the class and manage behaviour as and when needed, in line with the school policy.
2. As a Cover Teacher, you will take on the responsibility of the full time class teacher when the teacher is absent; sickness, training courses, school trips etc.
About the schools / job:
3. Varierty of mainstream secondary schools in and around the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
4. Working with students in KS3 and KS4 (ages 11-16).
5. Potential to work with KS5 students (ages 16-18).
6. You will need to have a strong classroom presence and be confident to manage behaviour as and when necessary.
7. Full time.
8. Perfect for a graduate looking to gain classroom experience and confidence before starting teacher training.
9. Lessons will all be set and you will be expected to make sure the students stay on task.
10. You will be managing behaviour in line with school policies.
11. We are looking for adaptable people as you may be covering a range of subjects during the day.
Contract details for the Cover Supervisor position:
12. Location – Macclesfield
13. Position – Cover Teacher
14. Type of work – Managing behaviour and supervising classrooms whilst teachers are absent
15. Start date – ASAP
16. Contract type – Temporary to permanent
17. Full time/part time – Full-time
18. Rate of pay – £130 – £150 per day, dependant on experience
Experience, Training and Qualifications required for the cover teacher position:
19. Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential
20. Hold a PGCE
21. Hold QTS or QTLS
22. A passion for working with children and young people
23. You will be pro active and adaptable, with lots of energy and enthusiasm
To be eligible for the Cover Teacher position through Prospero Teaching you must:
24. Hold Right to Work in the UK
25. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
26. Provide two professional references