Job Description

Cover Teacher
Salary: £125 £160 per day
Start Date: January 2025
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Full-Time

GSL Education s North Yorkshire branch is currently recruiting for motivated and adaptable Cover Teachers for our client Secondary school located 19 miles north of York, North Yorkshire. This role involves delivering pre-planned lessons, managing classroom behaviour, and ensuring a safe and productive learning environment during teacher absences.

About the School:

• The school is a close-knit 11-16 community comprehensive with a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
• The school was graded Good by Ofsted in quality of education and personal development in 2023.
• They have students from over 35 primary schools, which contributes to the friendly, diverse environment at the school.
• The school actively looks for ways to enhance its efficiency and benefits from collaborating with others.
• With over 470 students, the school makes sure that every student graduates not only with the credentials required to continue their education or pursue their desired job path, but also with the abilities and self-assurance needed to actively participate in their communities.
• The school works hard to make sure that every student graduates with the knowledge and self-assurance necessary to actively participate in their communities and the credentials required to access the next stage of their education.

Cover Teacher Requirements:

• Previous teaching experience in a Secondary School or Further Education institute is preferred.
• Have UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Be confident in your approach to managing behaviour.
• Ability to adapt to teaching multiple subjects.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Hold a Child Only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education.

Cover Teacher Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Maintain the school s behaviour management policy.
• Provide feedback to teachers regarding lesson outcomes and student progress.
  • Answer student questions, and facilitate learning, ensuring that educational objectives are met.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times, including during breaks, lunch, and other activities.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you would like to apply for the position of Cover Teacher in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education official website to apply online.