Cover Teacher - September

Job Title: Cover Teacher – September

Location: Bournemouth and Christchurch

Salary: Dependent on Experience

Start Date: September 2024

Are you an experienced QTS teacher looking to shift to a more flexible teaching approach from September 2024? Are you an ECT who wants to start your teaching career with flexibility, in order to learn more about the local primary schools? GSL Education are actively supporting local primary schools in Bournemouth and the surrounding areas, in search for passionate Cover Teachers to help support pupils during class teacher absence.

As a Cover Teacher, you will play an important role in providing high-quality teaching and encouragement to pupils, through effective delivery of pre-planned lessons. All planning will be done by the class teacher and will be ready to pick up on the day. The ideal candidate for the role will have relevant teaching experience, a love for children and adaptability so that they can teach across a range of year groups.

This position offers a flexible opportunity for teachers seeking cover work, with the potential for a permanent position as you get to know and work closely with the local schools. This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door, ahead of longer-term positions opening soon.

Why Join Us?

• Flexibility: As a Cover Teacher, you have the flexibility to choose your bookings, allowing you to maintain a work-life balance that suits your needs.

• Diverse Experiences: Embrace diverse teaching experiences across various primary schools in Bournemouth and Christchurch. Your role as a Cover Teacher will expose you to different classrooms, age groups, and teaching styles.

• Impactful Contributions: Be a crucial part of the education system by stepping in when regular teachers are unavailable. Your role as a Cover Teacher ensures the continuity of learning for pupils in a positive and supportive environment.

• Professional Growth: Seize the opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and expand your professional network. As a Cover Teacher, you'll be exposed to a range of teaching methods and approaches, contributing towards your continuous development.

What We're Looking For:

• Passion for education and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

• Relevant qualifications and a commitment to continuous professional development.

• Flexibility and adaptability to various classroom settings.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage classrooms effectively based on provided guidance.

• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

• Collaborate with school staff effectively

• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.

• Teach Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils as required.

If you are interested to work in the flexible role of Cover Teacher, apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch with you!

Requirements:

• Hold relevant qualifications.

• Be confident in managing classroom behaviour and adapting to different school policies.

• Be prepared to cover a range of subjects as required.

• Have the right to work in the UK.

• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.

• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education.

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service, and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you.

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about any of the positions mentioned above, please contact Susie Beveridge at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education in the role of Substitute Teacher, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed).