Job Title: General Cover
Location: Colchester
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £140 - £190 per day
Are you a confident and enthusiastic General Cover professional who enjoys working with secondary school students?
Do you have strong classroom management skills and the ability to keep KS3 and KS4 students engaged in their learning?
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in a secondary school where you can gain valuable classroom experience across a range of subjects?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary school in Colchester who are looking to appoint a reliable and adaptable General Cover professional. The school is seeking someone who can build positive relationships with students, encourage engagement in lessons and maintain a supportive and productive learning environment.
The school is looking to take on a General Cover professional on a temporary, full-time basis with an immediate start, supporting students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering pre-planned lessons across a variety of secondary subjects, managing classroom behaviour effectively and ensuring students remain focused, motivated and engaged throughout the school day.
The successful General Cover will have:
Experience working with secondary-aged students across KS3 and KS4
Previous experience delivering lessons, supervising classrooms or working with groups of young people
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Confidence delivering pre-planned work across a range of secondary subjects
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
A flexible, enthusiastic and adaptable approach to supporting students' learning
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this General Cover position in Colchester and are ready to make a positive impact in the classroom, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 01245 335 533
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
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