General Cover Teacher

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

A secondary school in Derby is seeking a committed and adaptable General Cover Teacher to join their team on an ad-hoc basis. The role requires an enthusiastic individual who can step into various classrooms across multiple subjects when the regular teacher is absent, ensuring students stay engaged and continue their learning without disruption. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers who enjoy variety and are able to quickly adjust to new environments.

• Deliver pre-planned lessons: Effectively deliver lessons across different subjects in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring that all activities are completed and students remain on task.
• Classroom management: Maintain a calm and productive classroom environment, ensuring that students adhere to the school’s behavior expectations.
• Student support: Provide guidance to students when necessary, offering additional help with tasks, and supporting students with differing learning needs.
• Monitoring and reporting: Track students' progress during the lesson, ensure they remain engaged, and report any concerns or issues to the relevant department or head of year.
• Supervision of activities: Manage any administrative tasks, including the supervision of tests, coursework, or group activities as required.
• Flexibility: Be available to cover different subjects and age groups across the school as needed, sometimes on short notice.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (preferred but not essential).
• Experience in a secondary school setting, preferably with students aged 11-16.
• Ability to teach across a range of subjects or experience in specific subjects such as English, Maths, Science, or Humanities.
• Excellent classroom management skills, with the ability to maintain discipline and keep students focused.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to quickly build rapport with students and staff.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work across various subjects and age groups.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).

• Specialism in particular subjects is a bonus, but not a requirement.
• Previous experience of general cover teaching is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Competitive daily rate of pay.
• Flexible, ad-hoc working hours, allowing you to choose your availability.
• Opportunities for professional development and future career progression.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Immediate start, with shifts available on short notice.

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.

• 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.

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