General Cover Teacher

Job Title: General Cover Teacher (Ad-hoc)
Location: Leicester, UK
Job Type: Ad-hoc, Temporary
Start Date: Immediate

Job Description:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable, and reliable General Cover Teacher to join our team in a secondary school in Leicester on an ad-hoc basis. As a cover teacher, you will be responsible for delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring that students remain engaged and on-task during the absence of their regular class teacher.

This is an excellent opportunity for educators who thrive in dynamic environments and can adjust quickly to new subjects, classrooms, and student needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cover lessons: Deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects, ensuring that students are engaged and completing work set by the class teacher.
• Classroom management: Maintain a positive, productive classroom environment and manage student behavior effectively.
• Student support: Provide support to students where necessary, including assisting with learning tasks and addressing individual needs.
• Monitoring progress: Ensure that students are completing tasks as directed and report any issues or concerns to the appropriate department or head of year.
• Administering coursework: Supervise tests, assignments, and exams where needed.
• Flexible work schedule: Be available on short notice for ad-hoc assignments, often requiring flexibility to cover a range of subjects and age groups.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is desirable, but not essential.
• Previous experience in a secondary school setting is preferred.
• Ability to teach across various subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and Humanities.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to keep students focused and engaged.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A flexible and positive attitude towards teaching in a variety of settings.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of working with students aged 11-16.
• Specialisms in specific subjects are a bonus, but not required.
• Ability to adapt to different teaching methods and resources.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rate of pay.
• Flexible working hours with shifts available on an ad-hoc basis.
• Opportunities for professional development and further training.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Experience working in a well-established secondary school.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What ABC Teachers offer As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Rebekah Wayne on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).