31 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    7 January 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    16 November 2023

Job details

Visa sponsorship

No, visa sponsorship not available

Working pattern

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£20,598.00 - £46,525.00 Annually (FTE) Dependent on experience and qualifications. Teachers' Pay Scale for candidates with QTS

Casual Cover Teacher job summary

Casual Cover Teacher

Hours: Negotiable - up to 30 hours per week on a casual supply basis. We can be flexible with days / hours / start and end times.

Salary: dependent on experience and qualifications. Teachers' Pay Scale for candidates with QTS.

Closing date: ongoing

We are seeking to appoint cover teachers to join our pool of casual staff to provide cover for planned and unplanned shortfalls in staffing across all subject areas, as required. This is a fantastic option if you are looking for more flexible working.

We are looking for cover teachers who are innovative and capable of creating a calm and positive learning environment conducive to the delivery of engaging teaching and learning in the absence of the main teacher. A commitment to maximising the achievement of all learners is essential.

You will be required to deliver pre-prepared lessons to pupils in class across a range of subjects during the short-term absence of their normal class teacher. You will be expected to support individuals and groups of pupils to enable access to learning, which may include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas.


The minimum experience and qualifications required are:

  • Level 2 or higher qualification in English / Literacy and Maths / Numeracy
  • QTS preferable but not essential
  • Experience of teaching secondary education at Key Stage 3 and 4
  • A passion for teaching with the ability to deliver inspiring lessons

For an informal discussion about the role, please email hr@lcect.co.uk

About the school:

The School has strong links with the local community with a heritage of 450 years and is successful and popular with parents. You will be joining a Staff Team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We are an ambitious community committed to young people and supporting them on their journey to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

We strive to meet the needs of every learner; drive them, motivate them and support them to achieve. We celebrate all success and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter. Rivington & Blackrod is part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust and we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible. Rivington and Blackrod High School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

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About Rivington and Blackrod High School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
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School size
1507 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

School location

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