Cover Teacher
Job description
Are you an experienced secondary school teacher looking for a flexible role without the responsibilities of planning and marking?
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting a cover teacher to support one of our partner secondary schools in Bolton.
As a cover teacher, you’ll step in during staff absences to deliver pre-planned lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. This role is ideal for those seeking a classroom-based position with reduced workload—no planning or marking.
Key Details:
- Strong behaviour management skills are essential
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) preferred, but cover supervisor roles are available for candidates without QTS
- Earn between £130 - £160 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
- Full-time role (Monday to Friday) with flexibility available
- Opportunity to gain further experience across a variety of subjects and year groups
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please upload your updated CV via the link below. For more information, contact our Manchester West Secondary branch at 0161 242 1799.
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.
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