Job Title : General Cover Teacher (Ad-hoc)
Location : Swadlincote, Derbyshire, UK
Job Type : Ad-hoc, Temporary
Start Date : Immediate
About the role
A secondary school in Swadlincote is looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable General Cover Teacher to join their team on an ad-hoc basis. As a cover teacher, you will be responsible for delivering pre-planned lessons in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring that students stay engaged and continue with their learning. This role is ideal for teachers who enjoy variety and are comfortable teaching across multiple subjects and age groups.
About the school
* Competitive daily rate of pay.
* Flexible, ad-hoc working hours to suit your availability.
* A supportive, welcoming environment with opportunities to develop your teaching skills.
* Immediate start and a chance to gain valuable experience in a secondary school.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of General Cover Teacher you will:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (preferred but not essential).
* Experience in a secondary school setting, ideally with students aged 11-16.
* Ability to teach across various subjects (specialism in one or more subjects is a bonus).
* Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a productive and respectful classroom environment.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new environments.
* A proactive, flexible approach to teaching and problem-solving.
* Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
* Experience in a secondary school setting, ideally with students aged 11-16.
ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What ABC Teachers offer
As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:
* Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
* Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
* Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
* Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
* FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
* Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
* Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Jamie Heath on 01543 410 500 or email jheath@abc-teachers.co.uk .