Cover Teacher

Cover Teacher Opportunities – Flexible Work Across Wigan Schools

Are you a confident and adaptable individual looking to gain classroom experience or return to teaching? We’re looking for reliable Cover Teachers to support a range of secondary schools across Wigan on a flexible, day-to-day or short-term basis.

Why Join Us?

✅ Flexible working – choose when and where you work
✅ Work across a variety of local Wigan secondary schools
✅ Gain valuable experience in the classroom
✅ Supportive consultant guidance throughout your placements
✅ Competitive daily rates, paid weekly

Role Overview:

• Deliver pre-set lessons across a variety of subjects

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies

• Support students in completing tasks and staying on track

• Communicate effectively with staff and report any issues

Ideal for:

• Qualified Teachers looking for flexibility

• ECTs/NQTs gaining experience

• Cover Supervisors or aspiring teachers

• Education graduates considering teacher training

Requirements:

• Degree or teaching qualification preferred

• Confident classroom presence

• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)

• Availability for at least 2 days per week

Interested in flexible teaching work in Wigan?
Apply today and we’ll be in touch to discuss suitable roles near you!

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.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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