Cover Teacher

St John Fisher Catholic College, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2SJ

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  16 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (Actual)

Cover Teacher job summary

About This Role

As a Cover Teacher you will play a vital role in the smooth running of the school, providing cover for absent teachers on a day-to-day or longer-term basis. The role of Cover Teacher is essential in the smooth running of our school, and requires excellent communication skills, adaptability, and confidence in managing a classroom. Your main responsibilities will include supervising classes using pre-prepared work, ensuring that learners remain on task, and managing behaviour effectively to maintain a positive learning environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching in the future and looking to gain valuable classroom experience. For the right candidate, there may be the opportunity to achieve this through our Trust SCITT.

What Can We Offer You?

Term-time hours that fit perfectly with the school calendar- no surprises, just predictability.

A warm, collaborative team of teachers and support staff ready to share best practice.

An open, positive workplace culture where your insights are valued and celebrated.

Comprehensive CPD tailored to your role- SEND strategies, behaviour management, precision teaching and more.

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, ensuring you’re supported both inside and outside the classroom.

What Can You Offer Us?

A degree is desirable but not essential. Having the right motivation and enthusiasm for working with young people is key.

A genuine interest in education, particularly if you’re looking to progress into teacher training.

Energy, patience and a good sense of humour.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The ability to adapt quickly and confidently manage a classroom environment.

Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to keep learners engaged and on task.

Previous experience working in a school or similar setting is desirable but not essential.

If you’re ready to bring your energy, adaptability and enthusiasm to our vibrant school community, we would love to hear from you!

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St John Fisher Catholic College

• School type: Academy, Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1091 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John Fisher Catholic College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-fisher-catholic-college-newcastle-under-lyme

St John Fisher Catholic College is a high performing, oversubscribed, 11-18 school situated in North Staffordshire. It is our mission to ensure that all our learners experience a truly great education that enables them to flourish academically and shine personally, preparing them for a happy and successful adult life.

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