ABC Teachers are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable General Cover Teacher to join a dedicated specialist setting supporting autistic learners. This full-time role begins January 2026, and due to the urgent need within the school, interviews are available this weekend.
About the role
As a General Cover Teacher, you will deliver engaging, well-structured lessons across a range of subjects, ensuring continuity and support for pupils when teachers are absent. You will join a warm, collaborative team committed to creating safe, nurturing and empowering learning environments.
We welcome applications from teachers at all stages—including Early Career Teachers—who can bring positivity, flexibility and resilience to the role. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a forward-thinking school that values personalised learning and holistic development.
About the school
This specialist setting is dedicated to providing exceptional, individualised education for autistic students. Their approach focuses on emotional wellbeing, personal growth and meaningful academic progress through:
* A calm, structured environment designed to meet the needs of autistic learners
* A passionate multi-disciplinary team working collaboratively to support every pupil
* Strong partnerships with families, carers and external agencies
* A curriculum that promotes independence, confidence and life skills
The school is easily accessible from surrounding areas, offering a rare chance to make a real difference in a supportive and purpose-driven environment.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of General Cover Teacher – Specialist Secondary Setting you will:
* Hold a recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, BEd). ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply.
* Be confident delivering lessons across a range of subjects at secondary level.
* Be adaptable, resilient and able to build positive rapport quickly.
* Understand or be willing to learn autism-inclusive and personalised teaching approaches.
* Be committed to the academic, emotional and social development of pupils.
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
* Holding a relevant qualification
ABC Teachers 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 ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers 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 ABC Teachers offer
As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:
* Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
* Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
* Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
* Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
* FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
* Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
* Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
ABC Teachers 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.