Cover Teacher – Secondary Schools – Southend-on-Sea
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Pay: £600 per week (inclusive umbrella rate) for non-QTS candidates
QTS pay is dependent on school and pay scale
Hours: 8:20am – 3:30pm
Contract Types: Daily Supply, Long-Term & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Are you confident working with young people and looking for a rewarding role within secondary education?
We Educate Recruitment are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Cover Teachers to work across a range of mainstream secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody considering a future career in teaching, graduates looking to gain school experience or experienced educators seeking flexible opportunities within secondary schools.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is not required for this role, although it would be beneficial. We are looking for candidates with confidence, strong communication skills and the ability to manage a classroom positively and professionally.
The Role:
As a Cover Teacher, you will deliver pre-set lessons in the absence of the class teacher. You will be responsible for ensuring students remain engaged with their learning, managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment throughout the school day.
You may also support students with:
- Autism (ASD)
- ADHD
- SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
- Behavioural Needs
- Speech and Language Difficulties
- Additional SEND requirements depending on the school
Responsibilities:
- Delivering pre-planned lessons to secondary students
- Managing classroom behaviour effectively
- Supporting students with their learning and engagement
- Working across different subjects and year groups
- Building positive relationships with students and staff
- Remaining flexible and adaptable within different school settings
What We Are Looking For:
- Confident and positive individuals
- Strong communication and classroom presence
- Reliable and professional candidates
- Flexible and proactive attitudes
- Passion for working with young people
- Willingness to learn and develop within education
- QTS is desirable but not essential
What We Offer:
- Weekly pay
- Flexible work opportunities
- Long-term and temp-to-perm positions available
- Free CPD training including:
- Safeguarding
- Behaviour Management
- Cover Supervisor Training
- SEN & Autism Awareness
- Keeping Children Safe in Education
- £250 referral bonus for successful referrals
At We Educate Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an ethical and honest education agency that genuinely supports both our schools and candidates. We work hard to place staff into positions where they feel comfortable, valued and able to succeed long-term whenever possible.
Safeguarding is at the centre of everything we do. As part of the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service) framework, all candidates must complete safeguarding and compliance checks before being introduced to schools.
Our Registration Process:
- Initial phone call
- Document submission
- Video call to verify ID and safeguarding compliance
If you are interested in gaining valuable classroom experience within secondary schools and want to work with a supportive agency that values its staff, we would love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, please contact Harrison at We Educate Recruitment:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01268 204646
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract, Temp to perm, Fixed term contract, Graduate, Temporary
Pay: £600.00-£800.00 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work Monday to Friday between 8:20am and 3:30pm?
- Are you willing to complete safeguarding and compliance checks before work is offered?
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
