Job title: Cover Teacher for Primary
Location: Wimborne, Dorset
Salary: £93 - £140 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate / Easter 2025 start
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Part-time available for the right candidate)
Are you an enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Teacher looking for an exciting new challenge?
GSL Education are thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Cover Teacher at a mainstream primary school in Wimborne, Dorset. This is a rewarding role where you will play a crucial part in ensuring students continue to receive quality education during teacher absence.
About The Role:
As a Cover Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, following pre-planned materials while maintaining a positive and productive learning environment. This role requires strong classroom management skills and a flexible approach to ensure continuity in students' education.
Responsibilities of Cover Teacher:
* Deliver pre-planned lessons to students in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
* Maintain classroom management and ensure a positive, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
* Support students with their individual learning needs and provide additional guidance where necessary.
* Adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of students in the absence of the regular teacher.
* Ensure that all students remain engaged and motivated during lessons.
* Provide feedback to the regular teacher on student progress and classroom activities.
* Support behavioural management and encourage students to follow school policies.
The successful candidate will:
* Must have a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
* Prior experience as a Cover Teacher, Supply Teacher, or Teaching Assistant in a UK school setting.
* Strong classroom management skills with the ability to adapt to different teaching environments.
* Confidence in delivering lessons across a range of subjects and key stages.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students and staff.
* A flexible and proactive approach, with a willingness to work across different schools and age groups.
* Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Choose GSL Education?
* Competitive daily pay rate of £93 - £140 per day, based on experience.
* Opportunity to gain experience in a variety of primary school settings.
* Support from an experienced team of education specialists at GSL.
* The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives, supporting their education and well-being.
Join Us Today!
If you are a passionate and adaptable Cover Teacher eager to make a difference in Wimborne, apply now to join GSL Education and inspire young learners!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest inthe ‘Cover Teacher’ role,or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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