Cover Teacher

Cover Teacher – Secondary Schools – Watford

Location: Watford area
Start-date: September
Contract type: Full-time
Pay: In line with MPS/UPS pay scale

Supply Desk are seeking a professional, passionate, and dedicated Cover Teacher to join welcoming and inclusive secondary schools in the Watford area, starting this September.

This full-time role is ideal for a teacher who enjoys working across Key Stages 3 and 4 and is confident delivering lessons across a range of secondary subjects. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to maintaining a positive and supportive learning environment while ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

You will be responsible for delivering pre-prepared lessons, managing classroom behaviour, monitoring student engagement and supporting students with their learning. The role also offers opportunities to become involved in extra-curricular activities and wider school initiatives, helping to enrich the educational experience for all students.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within supportive and forward-thinking secondary schools where staff wellbeing and professional development are valued. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT, you will be encouraged to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact on students' learning and progress.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to students across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Maintain a positive, safe and well-managed classroom environment
• Monitor and support students' engagement, behaviour and progress
• Follow lesson plans and school policies to ensure continuity of learning
• Liaise with teaching staff regarding student progress, behaviour and any relevant concerns
• Contribution to extra-curricular activities and after-school clubs
• Cooperation with colleagues in order to deliver the best possible outcomes

Requirements:

• Qualified Teaching Status (QTS)
• Secondary classroom experience
• Passion for the development of learning
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Adaptability and confidence working across different year groups and subjects
• Inclusive ethics
• Knowledge/Maintenance/Promotion of safeguarding

What we offer:

• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A supportive team and environment
• Excellently equipped facilities
• Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD and training)
• Refer a friend scheme

This role is suitable for both experienced teachers and ECTs. If you feel like you’re a fit for this school, please apply ASAP!

We offer £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.