General Cover Teacher
Location: Bury
Salary: £(Apply online only) per day (includes statutory holiday pay)
Job Type: Short Term - Flexible Working Hours
Start Date: September 2025
Overview
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 and should be quick-thinking with strong behaviour management skills. This role is suited to local candidates seeking regular short term cover from week to week.
Responsibilities
* Efficiently log behaviour points/safeguarding incidents
* Ensure students complete the set cover work during the 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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