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Maths teacher / dorchester

  1. Maths
  2. Dorset
Date posted : 16/10/26
  1. Full Time
£168.80 - 232.40 per day

Job description

Maths Cover Teacher

Dorchester, Dorset
Year 5 - Year 8 | Middle School Setting
Full-Time Opportunity | Immediate Start Available

Teaching Personnel is seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Maths Cover Teacher to join a welcoming middle school in Dorchester. This rewarding role involves primarily delivering Maths lessons across Years 5 to 8, with occasional Science cover when required.

The school is looking for a confident educator who can inspire students, maintain high expectations, and ensure learning continues seamlessly during staff absences. Whether you're an experienced teacher or looking for a new challenge within a supportive school environment, this could be an excellent opportunity.

The Role

  • Deliver engaging Maths lessons across Years 5 to 8
  • Provide occasional Science cover as required by the school
  • Follow lesson plans and ensure pupils remain focused and engaged
  • Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment
  • Support pupils of varying abilities to achieve their potential
  • Work closely with teaching staff and school leaders to promote excellent learning outcomes

The Ideal Candidate

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
  • Strong Maths teaching experience, ideally within KS2 and lower KS3
  • Confident teaching pupils from Year 5 through to Year 8
  • Ability to deliver lessons across multiple year groups
  • Excellent behaviour management and communication skills
  • A flexible and proactive approach to teaching

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer

  • Competitive rates of weekly pay
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
  • Access to free CPD and professional development courses
  • Opportunities for both temporary and permanent positions
  • Experience within a supportive and well-respected local school

The successful candidate will join a friendly and collaborative team that is committed to helping every student succeed. This role offers the chance to make a real impact while gaining valuable experience within a thriving middle school setting.

Apply Now

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV covering the past 10 years of employment history, including explanations for any employment gaps.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see 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, with the possibility of becoming permanent in certain circumstances. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting checks.

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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