Responsibilities of a Cover Teacher
Cover Teachers (also known as Cover Supervisors) are used in secondary schools to provide cover for a class when a teacher is not available. They are employed on a flexible and day-to-day basis to ensure that a teacher can have time away from the classroom to carry out other duties (planning, assessment, or training days). They may also cover lessons for teachers who are away from school due to sickness or any other absence.
Cover Teachers ensure that students are engaged in their classwork and will promote good behaviour. They will promptly deal with any conflict in line with the school's established behaviour policies, encouraging all students to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
The benefits of working as a Cover Teacher include:
* No lesson planning or marking!
* You don’t need subject specific knowledge as you can deliver a wide variety!
* Work alongside successful practising teachers to develop your education knowledge further!
As an Academics Cover Teacher, you will:
* Hold a minimum of 5 GCSE's at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent; including English and Maths.
* Have a positive can do attitude to respond to busy schools. Calls for work can be from 7:00am in the morning.
* Be able to get to our partnership schools in Stoke-on-Trent & Newcastle-under-Lyme by 8.30am with 30-60 minutes notice.
* Competence in using software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
* Have a basic understanding of the national curriculum.
* Hold a current Enhanced DBS that is registered with the Update Service or to be prepared to apply for a new Enhanced DBS with ourselves (cost applied).
Previous expierence working with students of the relevant age is desirable, however all qualifications and experience with young people and children will be considered for this role.
Why Register with Academics?
* We have a large base of local Stoke-on-Trent & Newcastle-under-Lyme secondary schools.
* We provide an excellent service to all of our staff.
* Competitive weekly pay.
* Hassle free online time sheets.
* 24hr contactable service.
* We have over 200+ 5* Google Reviews from our past & present staff.
If you are interested in flexible Cover Teacher opportunities and you are looking to gain experience in a variety of secondary schools within Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme, please click 'APPLY NOW' to submit your most up to date CV for immediate review.
Regrettably, due to the number of applications that we receive we are unable to give feedback to every potential candidate. Sadly if you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately on this occasion we will not be taking your application further, but we do encourage you to look at our future vacancies.
