General Cover Teacher
Location: Bury
Salary: GBP(Apply online only) per day (includes statutory holiday pay)
Job Type: Short Term Flexible Working Hours
Start Date: September 2025
About the Role
Cover People are currently recruiting for a General Cover Teacher to join a supportive secondary school based in Bury with immediate availability for short term supply teaching!
This is a flexible-temporary opportunity for a passionate and reliable educator to make a real impact without fully committing to a long term, full time role. The successful candidate will be expected to cover a variety of lessons/year groups so we re ideally looking for a quick thinking, versatile Teacher with strong behaviour management skills.
This local school are searching for local candidates looking for a regular school to book short term cover from week to week!
Key Responsibilities
* Efficiently log behaviour points/safeguarding incidents
* Ensure students are completely the set cover work during the cover lesson
* Manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning environment
Person Specification
Essential:
* QTS or equivalent UK teaching qualification
* Experience teaching UK curriculum
* Strong classroom and behaviour management
* A passion for teaching and pupil progress
* Right to work in the UK
Why Join Cover People?
At Cover People, we re committed to supporting teachers and support staff at every stage of their career.
We are proudly APSCo+ verified, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards in education recruitment. This means both schools and candidates benefit from a trusted, compliant, and ethical service.
When you join Cover People, you can expect:
* A wide range of temporary, long-term, and permanent opportunities across Greater Manchester and beyond
* Competitive pay rates, paid weekly
* 12.07% statutory holiday pay
* A friendly, experienced team of education consultants who listen and support your goals
* Roles tailored to your skills, values, and lifestyle
* Ongoing support including CV guidance, interview prep, and market insights
Safeguarding and Compliance
As part of our safeguarding commitment, all successful applicants must:
* Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
* Provide two professional references
* Submit to overseas police checks (if applicable)
* Provide a full CV with all employment gaps clearly explained
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