Job Description - Cover Teacher

Unqualified Secondary Teacher

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £100–£140 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Long-term & Permanent Opportunities

Start Your Teaching Career with Engage Education

Are you passionate about inspiring young people and considering a career in teaching?

Engage Education is currently recruiting motivated and enthusiastic Unqualified Secondary Teachers to work in a range of supportive secondary schools across Liverpool. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, cover supervisors, instructors, and individuals with experience working with young people who are looking to gain valuable classroom experience.

Whether you're planning to complete teacher training in the future or are looking to build a long-term career in education, this role offers an excellent stepping stone.

The Role

As an Unqualified Secondary Teacher, you will:

* Deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of secondary subjects.

* Manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning environment.

* Support pupils to remain engaged and motivated throughout lessons.

* Adapt your approach to meet the needs of different learners.

* Work closely with teaching staff and school leaders to ensure continuity of learning.

* Build positive relationships with students and contribute to the wider school community.

Full lesson plans and resources are often provided, allowing you to focus on delivering engaging lessons and supporting student progress.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

* A degree or relevant qualifications (preferred but not essential).

* Experience working with young people through schools, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, youth work, or similar settings.

* Excellent communication and classroom management skills.

* Confidence leading groups of students.

* A flexible, proactive, and professional attitude.

* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

* An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

* The right to work in the UK.

Previous classroom experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Instructor, Sports Coach, or Youth Worker is highly desirable but not essential.

Why Join Engage Education?

At Engage Education, we're committed to helping aspiring educators develop successful careers.

When you join us, you'll receive:

* Competitive weekly pay.

* Access to a wide range of secondary schools across Liverpool.

* Flexible day-to-day, long-term, and permanent opportunities.

* A dedicated education consultant to support your career journey.

* Free CPD, including behaviour management, safeguarding, classroom practice, and teaching skills.

* Opportunities to progress into teacher training and qualified teaching roles.

* Interview preparation and ongoing career support.

About Engage Education

Since 2008, Engage Education has been connecting talented education professionals with schools across England. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our candidates and partner schools, ensuring every placement is the right fit.

Apply Today

If you're ready to gain valuable classroom experience and take the first step towards a rewarding career in teaching, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss Unqualified Secondary Teacher opportunities across Liverpool.

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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