Job description
Cover Teacher
Salary: £130 - £155 per day
Start Date: January 2025
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Full-Time
GSL Education’s North Yorkshire branch is currently recruiting for Cover Teachers for our client Secondary school in the York area. In the absence of permanent staff members, the job provides young people with an engaging curriculum and lessons that have been planned in advance.
Cover Teacher Requirements:
- Must have worked in a classroom in the last two years and be able to provide relevant references. PGCE placements will be accepted.
- Have UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Be confident in your approach to managing behaviour.
- Be a strong communicator with staff and students alike.
- Hold a Child Only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education.
- Ability to follow school policies and adapt to different environments.
- Valid driving license and access to a vehicle for commuting to different schools.
Cover Teacher Responsibilities:
- Maintain discipline and order in the classroom, ensuring that students follow the school's behavior and conduct policies.
- Deliver the lessons or content left by the absent teacher, following the curriculum and lesson plans provided, and adapting them as needed.
- Keep accurate attendance records, reporting any absences or unusual circumstances to the school office.
- Provide instruction, answer student questions, and facilitate learning, ensuring that educational objectives are met.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times, including during breaks, lunch, and other activities.
- Maintain open and effective communication with school staff, including the principal, other teachers, and support staff.
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.
If you would like to apply for the position of Cover Teacher in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education official website to apply online.