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Retired Teachers Wanted!

Date posted : 05/06/19
£70 - £100 per day

Job description

This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...

Are you a retired teacher looking for part time work?

Teaching Personnel are working alongside Secondary Schools in Southampton that require Cover Supervisors to join their schools on a full time and part time basis to cover lessons when planned and unplanned absences arise. This is an ongoing position on an ad hoc basis where you are in control of your availability. You can potentially work as much or as little as you want!

The role will include:

  • Cover Supervisor role, covering lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
  • Excellent rates of pay, dependent on experience and responsibilities.
  • Working as a Cover Supervisor in large modern Secondary Schools in Southampton.
  • Further develop your CV and skill set through Teaching Personnel's CPD programme

A huge benefit of joining ourselves will be that you will joining the leading education recruitment agency in the market and have access o a wide variety of teaching opportunities.

The role as a cover supervisor will include delivering pre planned work to the class whilst covering a wide range of subjects, dependent on the needs of the school on the day. Whilst, ensuring the schools behaviour policy is adhered to through effective behaviour management techniques. It would be an advantage if you have had previous experience working with children with special educational needs as the role may include assisting the pupils with any work related questions they have as well as supporting with any additional needs, for example any SEN or behaviour related issues. You will be required to continually report back to the head of departments regarding progress of pupils within the class.

The candidate will:

  • Have experience teaching in a school environment.
  • Be a fully qualified teacher, with a relevant degree.
  • Having a postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
  • Have a passion for teaching and want to impact children's lives.
  • Want flexible work, on an ad hoc basis.

Benefits of working for teaching personnel:

  • Choice and Variety - Offering you a range of opportunities and schools to work within.
  • Teaching Personnel's CPD Academy - Fantastic training available to increase your skills and expertise.
  • Pay - Great pay rates dependant on experience and the roles you undertake, you would be paid on a weekly basis.
  • Excellence in Education Awards - recognising the positive impact you deliver in schools.
  • TP Tokens - supporting national children and education charities through your direction.

If this vacancy is of interest to you please apply and we will get in contact with you!

We are looking to recruit as soon as possible and all candidates will be considered. Interviews will be arranged on application. The vacancy will stay online until the right candidate is placed.

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