Are you a qualified teacher looking for work in mainstream Primary schools? Would you like a personal consultant assisting in your job search? Do you have flexible availability and want a role that works around you?
Teaching Personnel’s West Midlands Primary branch are currently recruiting experienced Primary school teachers for full and part time opportunities. The schools we are closely supporting are based in and around Birmingham.
Working as a day-to-day cover teacher involves stepping into classrooms, often at short notice, to cover the absence of a regular class teacher. Please find below a list of key responsibilities in the role:
1. Delivering Pre-Prepared Lessons
Teach lessons based on plans left by the absent teacher
Ensure students stay on track with the curriculum
Adapt the material as necessary for different learning levels or classroom needs
2. Classroom Management
Maintain order and a positive learning environment
Handle any behavioural issues in accordance with the schools policies
Ensure students are engaged and on task
3. Flexibility and Adaptability
Be ready to teach a variety of subjects and year groups, often with little prior notice
Quickly adapt to different school environments and procedures
4. Student Support
Provide guidance and help to students during lessons
Monitor student progress throughout the day and support those who may need extra help
5. Communication & Reporting
Leave feedback for the regular teacher about how the lesson went, including student behaviour and any completed work
Communicate with school staff as needed for support or clarification
6. Professionalism & Presence
Represent the school in a professional manner
Follow Safeguarding and health and safety protocols rigorously
Be punctual, reliable and organised
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, is resilient under pressure and can build rapport quickly with students and staff. These positions are also open to ECT’s!
Please apply if you are looking for work for the next academic year!
For these positions, you MUST HAVE:
QTS via degree with QTS, PGCE or SCITT
Suitable references showing prior experience teaching and good behaviour management
Flexibility to work in EYFS, KS1 or KS2
Interviews for these positions are happening ASAP, so please send your CV to and your specialist consultant will be in touch if you are successful!
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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