Job description

Job title: Secondary Cover Teacher
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire
Salary: £93 - £140 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate or Easter 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Part-time can be arranged for the right candidate)

Are you a versatile and committed educator looking to make a difference in secondary education?

GSL Education are dedicated and adaptable Secondary Cover Teacher to support a secondary mainstream school in Waterlooville. If you are enthusiastic about delivering engaging lessons, maintaining classroom continuity, and fostering a positive learning environment, we encourage you to apply!

As a Secondary Cover Teacher, you will step in to deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring that students remain engaged and productive. This role requires adaptability, confidence, and strong classroom management skills to effectively support students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Responsibilities of Secondary Cover Teacher:

  • Deliver engaging and structured lessons across a variety of subjects.
  • Adapt quickly to different classrooms, ensuring continuity in students' learning.
  • Manage behaviour effectively, maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Follow lesson plans set by subject teachers while bringing enthusiasm and creativity to the classroom.
  • Provide support and guidance to students, fostering their academic and personal development.
  • Communicate effectively with teaching staff and senior leadership teams.
  • Ensure adherence to school safeguarding and behaviour policies.

The successful candidate will:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or relevant teaching experience.
  • A strong understanding of classroom management strategies and the ability to engage students.
  • Flexibility to teach across different subjects and year groups at Key Stages 3 and 4.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and staff.
  • A commitment to supporting students’ learning and well-being.
  • Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

Why Choose GSL Education?

  • Competitive daily pay rate of £93 - £140 per day, based on experience.
  • Opportunity to gain experience in a variety of primary and secondary school settings.
  • Support from an experienced team of education specialists at GSL.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives, supporting their education and well-being.

Join Us Today!

If you are an adaptable and enthusiastic educator looking for a rewarding secondary teaching role in Waterlooville, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your teaching career with GSL Education!

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 certificate registered on the update service or completing an application 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.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Secondary 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.

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