About the role
As an outstanding classroom practitioner, with a drive to improve the life chances of young people through education, the successful applicant:
• Must be able to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils to succeed
• Must be committed to improving the outcomes for all pupils
• Will hold high expectations of themselves and pupils
• Will have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and improve practice in themselves and others
• Will be up to date with relevant pedagogy and apply this to their teaching
The successful applicant will be teaching across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4), covering a range of subjects in the absence of a teacher.
Starting January 2026, with daily cover, short and long-term roles available.
About the school
We are currently working in partnership with fantastic secondary schools throughout the Tameside and Glossop area. Our schools are supportive and welcoming.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Cover Teacher you will:
1. Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
2. Be able to motivate, inspire and challenge students
3. Able to provide suitable references, a valid DBS Check and hold the Right to Work in the UK
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
4. Relevant experience
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Vision for Education offer
As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
5. Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
6. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
7. Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
8. Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
9. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
10. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
11. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.