Job description
Job Title: Cover Teacher
Location: Boscombe, Dorset
Salary: £93 - £140 per day (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate/September 2025
Contract: Full-Time/Permanent (Part time can be arranged for right candidate)
Are you ready to embark on a teaching journey that promises excitement and fulfilment?
GSL Education invites you to join an outstanding Primary school in Boscombe as a Cover Teacher! This is your chance to make a significant impact in a lively and dynamic environment, covering a variety of subjects and classes as needed. Grab this fantastic opportunity to inspire and shape young minds!
About the Role:
As a Cover Teacher, you will step into the classroom and bring lessons to life in the absence of the regular teacher. You'll be the guiding force, ensuring continuity of learning and maintaining a positive atmosphere. Whether you’re an experienced teacher seeking variety or someone eager to dive into the teaching world, this role offers a rewarding and flexible experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver Engaging Lessons: Bring pre-set lesson plans to life across various subjects.
- Manage Classroom Behaviour: Create a positive and productive learning environment.
- Support Student Learning: Keep students on task and help them thrive.
- Provide Constructive Feedback: Mark work and offer valuable insights.
- Communicate Effectively: Report any issues or concerns to the relevant staff members.
Requirements of the role:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Or an equivalent teaching qualification.
- SEN Experience (Bonus): Previous experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs is highly desirable.
- Strong Classroom Management Skills: Ability to engage and support students of all abilities.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Capable of organising and conveying information clearly.
- Adaptability: Comfortable teaching across different subjects and age groups.
- Commitment to Safeguarding: A strong dedication to promoting the welfare and safety of all students.
- Enhanced DBS: Either registered on the Update Service or willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
- Updated CV: Must provide a current CV covering the last 10 years, with explanations for any gaps in employment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Daily Rates: £93 to £140 per day, based on experience.
- Outstanding School Environment: Work in a top-rated Primary school in Boscombe.
- Professional Development: Ongoing support and growth opportunities from GSL Education.
- Flexible Role: Experience a variety of subjects and teaching scenarios.
- Make a Difference: Impact students' lives positively.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate Cover Teacher ready to inspire and support students on their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Boscombe!
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 Cover Teacher role in Boscombe, 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.