Cover Supervisor Opportunity – Macclesfield
Location: Secondary School, Macclesfield
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract Type: Term Time Only – Flexible Working Options
Are you eager to shape young minds and make a real impact in the classroom? Whether you’re a recent graduate, early career teacher, or someone exploring a new path into education, this is your opportunity to kickstart or grow your teaching journey in a supportive and forward-thinking Macclesfield secondary school.
We are seeking passionate and motivated individuals to join our teaching team—people who are ready to inspire students and contribute to a vibrant learning environment. If you're looking to gain valuable classroom experience, access mentoring support, and work within a nurturing school community, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role:
Deliver engaging lessons in your specialist subject to secondary school students
Plan inclusive, creative sessions that support academic progress
Promote a positive and respectful classroom culture
Work closely with a collaborative teaching and pastoral team
Take part in ongoing professional development and receive mentoring
Opportunity to work toward Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), if not yet qualified
Ideal for Candidates Who Are:
Graduates with an interest in teaching or applying for teacher training
Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking for their first or second post
Cover Supervisors or unqualified teachers seeking a transition into teaching
PGCE applicants who want hands-on classroom experience beforehand
Aspiring educators interested in School Direct, PGCE with QTS, or other training routes
What We’re Looking For:
A degree in any subject area (QTS welcomed but not required)
A genuine passion for teaching and working with young people
Confidence and strong communication skills in a classroom setting
A proactive, enthusiastic approach to education and teamwork
Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing
A desire to grow professionally and contribute to school life
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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