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General Cover Teacher
Job description
We are looking for a flexible and reliable General Cover Teacher to join a dedicated school team in September 2025.
Duties as General Cover Teacher:
Provide high-quality cover for absent teachers across a range of subjects and year groups.
Deliver pre-prepared lessons and ensure continuity of learning for all pupils.
Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with the school’s policies.
Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils and support their progress.
Maintain a positive and safe learning environment.
Work collaboratively with other staff to support pupils’ learning and wellbeing.
Carry out any additional duties reasonably required to support the smooth running of the school day.
Ideal General Cover Teacher:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification.
Ability to teach confidently across different subjects and key stages.
Strong classroom management and communication skills as a General Cover Teacher.
Flexible, adaptable, and organised approach.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Previous experience in a cover or supply role is desirable but not essential.
Why Class Act?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
Class Act, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.
Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.
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