senploy • Taunton, Somerset
About this role
Cover Teacher
Secondary School | Term Time Only | September Start
Prospero Teaching are working with a well‑established secondary school to recruit a confident and reliable Cover Teacher to support teaching and learning across the school on a term‑time only basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is looking to gain further experience in a school environment.
As a Cover Teacher, you will be responsible for supervising whole classes during the short‑term absence of teaching staff. Work will be pre‑planned, and your focus will be on maintaining a positive learning environment, keeping students on task, and upholding high behavioural and learning standards.
- Supervise classes across a range of subjects using lesson plans set by teaching staff
- Maintain good order and promote positive behaviour in line with school policies
- Ensure students remain engaged with learning activities
- Register and record student attendance
- Support the inclusion and wellbeing of all students
- Collect completed work and return it to the appropriate teacher
- Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality, and data protection procedures at all times
- Previous experience working with children or young people (education, care, youth work, coaching, etc.)
- Strong classroom presence and the ability to manage behaviour calmly and confidently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, professional, and flexible approach
- An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Experience as a Cover Teacher is desirable but not essential - full guidance and support can be provided.
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Hours
Approximately 32.5 hours per week (school day hours)
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Working Pattern
Monday to Friday, term time only
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Pay
Competitive and in line with experience
- Gain valuable experience in a secondary school setting
- Term‑time working pattern with school‑friendly hours
- Supportive school environment with high expectations
- Ideal stepping stone for aspiring teachers or education professionals