Cover Teachers - Non-QTS in Dorset

Prospero Teaching is looking for enthusiastic and adaptable Secondary Cover Teachers to support schools across Dorchester and the surrounding DT1 area.

Whether you're an ECT looking to gain valuable classroom experience, a qualified teacher seeking flexibility, or an experienced educator wanting a better work-life balance, we have opportunities ready for you.

Imagine having the freedom to teach without the pressures of planning, marking, or lengthy meetings.

As a Cover Teacher, you'll step into a variety of secondary schools, delivering pre-planned lessons, maintaining a positive learning environment, and making a real impact on students' education.

With day-to-day, short-term, and long-term assignments available, you can choose the work pattern that suits your lifestyle.

✅ Flexible work around your commitments
✅ Gain experience across different schools and year groups
✅ Build confidence and broaden your teaching skills
✅ Opportunities for regular and consistent local work
✅ Competitive daily rates

You'll be responsible for:

📚 Delivering pre-planned lessons across secondary subjects

👨‍🏫 Managing behaviour and maintaining a productive classroom environment

🎯 Ensuring students remain engaged and focused on learning

🤝 Building positive relationships with staff and pupils

🌟 Representing schools with professionalism and enthusiasm

This opportunity is perfect for:

✅ Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to expand their experience

✅ Qualified Teachers seeking greater flexibility

✅ Experienced Teachers looking for a healthier work-life balance

✅ Confident educators who enjoy variety and new challenges

📍 Location: Dorchester, Dorset (DT1)

🎓 Position: Secondary Supply / Cover Teacher

📅 Start Date: ASAP

⏳ Duration: Academic Year

📄 Contract Type: Temporary

🕒 Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

💷 Pay: From £110 per day

✔ Expereince supporting Learning

✔ Minimum 1 year of UK teaching experience

✔ Up-to-date Safeguarding Training (within the last 12 months)

✔ Strong classroom management skills

✔ Positive, adaptable, and reliable approach

✔ Have the Right to Work in the UK

✔ Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)

✔ Be able to provide two professional, child-related references

If you're ready to enjoy the flexibility of supply teaching while making a difference in local schools, we'd love to hear from you.