Cover Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified teacher status (E)
• Degree (E)
• Successful primary teaching experience in teaching KS1 or KS2 (E)
• Experience teaching in KS1 or KS2 (D)
• Specialism in Science, Music or Spanish

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum (E)
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies (E)
• A good understanding of how children learn (E)
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs (E)
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils (E)
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children (E)
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies (E)
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning (E)
• A commitment to delivering diverse and inclusive teaching and actively anti discriminatory practice. (E)

• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school (E)
• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress (E)
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively (E)
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times (E)
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality (E)
• Flexibility, resilience and a good sense of humour (E)

What the school offers its staff

In addition, the teacher would plan and deliver interventions to struggling learners, and track their progress. We are particularly interested in candidates with a specialism such as Science, Music or Spanish.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought, and the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.