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primary school cover teacher (Contract)

21 September by TeacherActive : North : Yorkshire : Leeds: EY

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -Yorkshire and the Humber -West Yorkshire -Wakefield
Salary:
£140 - £170/day

Job Title: Primary School Cover Teacher
Location: Wakefield
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £140 - £170 per day

Are you a Primary School Teacher looking for flexible work across Wakefield?

Are you comfortable stepping into different classrooms and quickly building positive relationships with pupils?

Do you have experience teaching children across Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2?

TeacherActive is working closely with mainstream primary schools throughout Wakefield that require qualified Primary School Cover Teachers for day-to-day and short-term absences.

The role is ideal for teachers who enjoy variety and want greater flexibility over when and where they work. As a Primary School Cover Teacher, you will deliver planned lessons, manage classroom behaviour and ensure pupils remain engaged and supported throughout the school day.

The successful Primary School Cover Teacher will have:

  • QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

  • Previous experience within UK primary schools

  • Experience teaching KS1 and/or KS2

  • Strong behaviour and classroom management skills

  • A clear understanding of safeguarding procedures

  • The ability to quickly adapt to different schools, year groups and routines

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

  • Market leading rates of pay, as well as a clear and easy payment method

  • A dedicated and knowledgeable team of consultants available to assist you

  • Excellent career opportunities

  • Fantastic referral scheme Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in flexible Primary School Cover Teacher opportunities across Wakefield, click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch.

EMAIL: jack.richards@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0113 331 4945

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