Job description

Join GSL Education as a Flexible Cover Teacher in Weymouth!

Job Title: Flexible Cover Teacher
Location: Weymouth
Salary: £120 - £150 per day (Depending on experience)
Start date: January 2025 start
Contract type: Day-to-Day/Long-Term, Full-time/Part-time

Are you a passionate individual dedicated to enhancing students' academic achievements?

GSL Education are ecstatic to offer an exciting opportunity for an empathetic and flexible Cover Teacher to join a supportive school community in Weymouth. This role is ideal for an adaptable and enthusiastic educator looking to make a significant impact across various subjects and year groups.

About the role:

As a Cover Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and maintaining continuity in students' education during the absence of regular teachers. You will be pivotal in ensuring a positive and productive learning environment.

Essential Qualities That We Are Looking For:

  • Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across different subjects and year groups, adhering to the provided curriculum.
  • Maintain discipline and manage classroom behaviour to create a conducive learning environment.
  • Quickly adapt to different teaching settings and requirements, ensuring minimal disruption to students' learning.
  • Monitor and evaluate student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback.
  • Uphold high standards of professional behaviour, fostering positive relationships with students, staff and parents.

The Successful Candidate Will:

  • A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, or equivalent).
  • Demonstrable teaching experience across various subjects and key stages.
  • Strong classroom management abilities, excellent communication skills and the capacity to engage and motivate students.
  • Ability to adapt to varying educational environments and requirements.
  • A genuine enthusiasm for teaching and the ability to inspire students to achieve their full potential.

To work with GSL Education, you need to:

  • Have the right to work in the UK.
  • Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
  • Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education.

Benefits of Joining GSL Education:

  • Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.
  • Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
  • Opportunities for career progression within GSL Education, allowing you to develop and thrive within the organisation.
  • Make a significant difference in students' lives, helping them to achieve their academic and personal aspirations.

We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and make an impactful difference in the lives of students.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Cover Teacher’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.