Job title: Cover Teacher Location: Christchurch Salary: £120 - £150 per day (Depending on experience) Start: Immediate Contract: Full-time/Part-time Do you thrive in varied teaching environments and enjoy the challenge of stepping into different classrooms? GSL Education are looking for a dedicated Cover Teacher to join a well-regarded secondary school in Christchurch. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled teacher who enjoys flexibility while maintaining high educational standards. Whether you are an experienced educator or an early career teacher seeking a diverse teaching experience, this role provides the perfect platform to enhance your teaching skills. About the Role: As a Cover Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering pre-prepared lessons across multiple subjects, ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of the regular class teacher. You will need to be adaptable, confident and capable of managing classroom behaviour effectively while engaging students in their learning. Key Responsibilities of the Cover teacher: Deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects, maintaining the continuity of learning. Adapt teaching approaches to suit different classes and student abilities. Manage classroom behaviour effectively, promoting a positive and productive learning environment. Establish strong rapport with students, fostering engagement and motivation in lessons. Ensure that all learning materials are used appropriately and that students remain on task. Provide feedback to the permanent teaching staff regarding student progress and classroom behaviour. Uphold school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times. Cover teacher Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is a must. Experience teaching in a secondary school setting, with the ability to adapt across different subjects. Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to create a positive classroom atmosphere. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring a collaborative approach with students and staff. A proactive and resilient attitude, with the ability to adjust to different teaching environments. 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). What We Offer : Competitive daily salary with opportunities for professional growth. Flexibility and variety, gaining experience in different subject areas and classrooms. Supportive school environment with access to high-quality teaching resources. Dedicated recruitment consultant providing ongoing career support. If you are a confident and adaptable Cover teacher looking for a rewarding and diverse teaching role, we would love to hear from you. 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 in the ‘ Cover teacher’ in a secondary schoolrole, 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.