Job description
Cover Teacher
Location: Barnet
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Long term
Salary Scale: Paid to Scale
GSL Education are seeking a committed and adaptable Cover Teacher to join one of our client schools in Barnet through planned and unplanned absences. If you're an experienced Cover Teacher, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact while gaining versatile teaching experience.
As a Cover Teacher, you will deliver pre-set lesson plans across various subjects, ensuring continuity in students' learning and maintaining a positive classroom environment. This role is ideal for educators with strong classroom management skills, a flexible mindset, and a passion for fostering pupil development.
Responsibilities of a Cover Teacher:
- Delivering engaging lessons in line with the school's curriculum and policies.
- Managing classroom behaviour effectively to maintain a conducive learning environment.
- Supporting students with their educational and social development.
- Collaborating with school staff to ensure the smooth running of lessons.
- Following safeguarding procedures to uphold pupil welfare.
Required Qualifications for a Cover Teacher:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, or significant teaching experience in UK schools.
- A strong knowledge of the national curriculum across key stages.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- The ability to adapt quickly to new environments and teaching requirements.
- A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
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 providing an enhanced DBS on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Cover Teacher” role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.