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United Kingdom , East Grinstead

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Temporary General Cover Teacher | Key Stage 3 & 4. Are you a flexible, adaptable, and qualified educator seeking a rewarding temporary role? We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable General Cover Teacher to join our successful and supportive secondary school. This full-time, temporary post is perfect for a dedicated professional who can confidently manage classes across various subjects.

Job Responsibility:

  • Cover Supervision: Ensure the safety, good behaviour, and engagement of students during lessons
  • Lesson Delivery: Present work set by the absent teacher, ensuring students understand the tasks and remain focused
  • Classroom Management: Implement effective strategies to manage classroom behaviour and maintain a constructive working atmosphere
  • Full Timetable: Covering a range of subjects as required by the daily needs of the school
  • Delivering pre-prepared lessons and supervising learning activities
  • Managing student behaviour according to the school policy
  • Ensuring the completion of set work by students
  • Reporting any issues regarding student behaviour or incomplete work to the relevant departmental staff
  • Undertaking a form tutor role if required
  • Actively participating in whole-school life and adherence to school protocols

Requirements:

  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and/or demonstrable experience in a UK secondary school setting
  • Possesses recent, demonstrable experience working with students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
  • Exhibits excellent classroom management and organisational skills, with the ability to quickly establish rapport
  • Is highly adaptable and comfortable delivering content across multiple subject areas
  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of school behaviour policies and safeguarding procedures

Nice to have:

  • 121 teaching experience
  • ability to communicate with parents
  • ability to work well under pressure
  • able to inspire
  • be a role model
  • building rapport with children
  • career driven
  • communication
  • effective discipline
  • empathy
  • engaging
  • excellent time management
  • FMS experience
  • good behaviour management skills
  • good classroom management
  • good communication skills
  • good sense of humour
  • high expectations
  • keen to contribute to the life of the school
  • key stage 3 experience
  • key stage 4 experience
  • key stage 5 experience
  • knowledge of A-level specification
  • knowledge of curriculum
  • knowledge of GCSE specification
  • knowledge of subject
  • motivated
  • partake in extra curricular activities
  • passion for education
  • SEN experience
  • set clear objectives
  • SIMS experience
  • sixth form experience
  • teaching assistant experience
  • team player
  • work well autonomously
  • years 7-11 experience
What we offer:
  • Competitive Pay: A competitive pro-rata salary, paid weekly, strictly adhered to the Main Pay Scale (MPS) or Upper Pay Scale (UPS), commensurate with experience
  • Fixed-Term Contract: An excellent opportunity to gain broad teaching experience in a dynamic environment
  • Supportive Team: The chance to work within a highly collaborative school environment
  • CPD Access: Opportunities to participate in the school's Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program
  • Referral Bonus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Expiration:
February 18, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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