Job Title: General Cover Teacher Area: Rochdale, Manchester Start Date: Monday 20th April 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Long Term Pay rate: £1,000 - £1,450 per week (dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm About the Role: We are looking for a General Cover Teacher who is enthusiastic, adaptable, and ready to make a real impact! In this role, you will provide engaging, well-structured lessons across a range of subjects, ensuring that students continue to make progress even when their regular teachers are absent. You will play a key role in maintaining consistency, offering support, and helping students thrive in a positive learning environment. You will join a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering atmosphere for all learners. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), if you bring positivity, resilience, and flexibility, we want to hear from you! This is an exceptional opportunity to gain valuable experience and further your career in a school that truly values personalised learning and holistic student development. What We're Looking For: Someone passionate about teaching and supporting students on the autism spectrum Strong communication skills, and the ability to quickly build rapport with students and colleagues Flexible and resilient, with the ability to adapt to the varied needs of the students Have a commitment to learning and development, and a willingness to explore and implement autism-inclusive teaching strategies Demonstrate a holistic approach to student development, focusing not only on academic success but also emotional and social growth To be eligible you must: Hold a recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, BEd) Be eligible to work in the UK Be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check (if not already registered with the online update service) Provide two professional or academic references If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people. IND-TEA IND-TEACH IND-SEN