General Cover Teachers

Permanent part-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference SJWCTBURN_1792654747
Closing date November 21, 2026
Location Burnley, United Kingdom
Type Part-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Cover Teacher - Burnley Secondary Schools

Day-to-Day & Short-Term Supply Opportunities

Veritas Education

Are you a qualified teacher looking for flexible work within secondary schools? Veritas Education is currently seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Teachers to work across a variety of welcoming secondary schools in Burnley on a day-to-day and short-term supply basis.

Whether you're an experienced teacher, recently qualified, or looking to achieve a better work-life balance, supply teaching offers the opportunity to continue making a difference in the classroom while enjoying flexibility around when and where you work.

The Role

  • Deliver engaging lessons across a range of secondary subjects
  • Follow lesson plans provided by the school
  • Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
  • Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies
  • Adapt quickly to different school settings and year groups
  • Ensure students remain focused and engaged throughout lessons

    • The Ideal Candidate

  • Holds QTS, PGCE or an equivalent teaching qualification
  • Experience teaching within UK secondary schools
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Flexible, professional and reliable approach
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

    • What Veritas Education Offers

  • Competitive daily rates of pay
  • Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
  • A variety of day-to-day and short-term assignments
  • Opportunities to gain experience in different school settings
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated Secondary Education Consultant
  • Access to long-term and permanent teaching vacancies

    • This is a fantastic opportunity for teachers from all subject specialisms who are looking to work within supportive and welcoming secondary schools across Burnley.

    Apply today and join Veritas Education for rewarding supply teaching opportunities in local secondary schools.

    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.'

    Apply now