General Cover

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference GC24_1732262402
Closing date December 22, 2024
Location Bradford, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Veritas Education is a leading education recruitment agency dedicated to connecting passionate and skilled professionals with schools across the UK. We are currently seeking a versatile and reliable General Cover Teacher to join various secondary schools in the Kirklees area.

The Role: As a General Cover Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons across a range of subjects in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. Your main duties will include:

  • Delivering pre-planned lessons across various subjects, ensuring continuity of learning.
  • Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Supporting students' academic progress and well-being during cover lessons.
  • Adapting to different school environments and establishing rapport with students and staff quickly.
  • Providing feedback to the school on the progress of lessons and any issues that arise.
  • Ensuring all work set by the absent teacher is completed and submitted by students.

    • The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for confident and adaptable individuals who thrive in dynamic school settings. The ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification is preferred.
  • Experience teaching in a secondary school environment.
  • Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage students.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to cover a range of subjects and year groups.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive and positive attitude towards education and student development.
  • The ability to quickly build rapport with students and staff in different schools.

    • Why Work with Veritas Education?

  • Competitive daily rates of pay.
  • Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability.
  • Opportunities to work in a variety of schools across Kirklees.
  • Supportive and dedicated consultant team to assist you throughout your placements.
  • Access to a wide range of professional development and training opportunities.

    • How to Apply: If you are passionate about teaching and enjoy the challenge of working in different school environments, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please email a copy of your CV to Tom Brady on tbrady@veritas-education.com

    Contact Information: Veritas Education Email: tbrady@veritas-education.com Phone: 0113 403 2200 Website: https://www.veritas-education.com

    Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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