Job Description
New Directions Education is seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Secondary General Cover Teacher to join a well-established Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school in the Wirral area. This full-time role offers an excellent opportunity to work across a range of subjects, supporting students with diverse learning needs in a nurturing and inclusive setting.
Why This School?
• A supportive and welcoming SEND environment with a strong community ethos
• Collaborative staff team dedicated to personalised learning and pupil progress
• Excellent leadership support and access to ongoing CPD opportunities
• A chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people
• Opportunities for career development and long-term placements
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Are you a passionate and adaptable teacher ready to take on a rewarding role within a dedicated SEND setting? Join a Wirral school that values inclusion, creativity, and compassion. Apply today with New Directions Education to begin your next teaching adventure!
Job Specification
Working as a Cover Supervisor can be a very rewarding but very demanding role. Schools may wish to employ staff for cover supervision but on occasions where they are not needed for cover, they might also be released to provide additional support to Teachers in classrooms, or to carry out administrative tasks.
Ideally, candidates will be required to:
1. Develop curricular knowledge in line with the school requirements
2. Apply the school’s behaviour management policy and report any difficulties to the class Teacher/senior leadership team
3. Set homework in line with the classroom Teacher requirements
4. Provide homework under the guidance of the class Teacher
5. Administer class tests if requested
6. Supervise the work of the Teaching Assistant, providing support if required
7. Abide by and work towards all policies within the school, eg – behaviour management, health and safety, equal opportunities
8. Carry out pre-prepared exercises in the short term absence of the class Teacher
9. Ensure students remain on task through classroom management
10. You will not be required to plan lessons, but will have the opportunity to lead the class
11. Assisting students where required and ensuring lessons are delivered
12. Collect completed work and pass to the class teacher.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
13. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
14. Regular and varied supply work
15. Competitive rates of pay
16. Potential long-term teaching roles
17. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
18. A network of branches across the UK
19. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
20. Recommend-a-friend scheme
21. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wirral branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.