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Cover Teacher for Secondary School

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Job Description - Cover Teacher for Secondary School

Position: Cover Teacher

Location: Upminster

"My teacher gave me the best gift of all… Believing in me"

Are you a Cover Teacher for Secondary Schools?

Can you guide students through their lessons, ensuring they stay on track?

Are you skilled in maintaining a positive learning environment when the class teacher is absent?

Randstad Education is a leading recruiting agency who provides teachers and teaching personnel to schools across the UK. We are actively seeking Cover Teachers for a wide range of exciting opportunities across Essex.

Responsibilities

  • Handing out/collecting in work and explaining tasks to the class
  • Ensuring that Students stay on-task during lessons
  • Following the school's Behaviour Policy to ensure good classroom management
  • Communicating effectively with students and colleagues.
  • Support students in completing their work, providing guidance and timely assistance.
  • Collaborate with the teaching staff to ensure continuity and quality of education during cover periods.
  • Participate in school activities, meetings, and training sessions as required.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Opportunity to work in various local schools to find the right environment for you
  • Flexibility to tailor your work schedule to suit your needs
  • 24/7 support from a dedicated consultant with a background in Education
  • DBS support if required
  • Consistent opportunities to enhance your personal and career development
  • Refer a Friend scheme with the opportunity to earn £300*

Requirements

  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • Enhanced Child DBS on the update service
  • Relevant experience in the UK schools
  • Provide 2 professional references
  • Strong communication, behaviour and management skills
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • A genuine passion for education and helping students succeed

Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken prior to working in any schools.

If you are interested in this opportunity please use the apply button and if you have the relevant experience one of the team will be in touch.

No terminology in the above advertisement is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Randstad Education is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and accepts applications from all sections of the community.

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