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Cover Teacher
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 172 - 230 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Newport
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Cover Teacher – Secondary School – Newport
Location: Newport
Working Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Daily Pay Rate: Starting from £172 per day
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Are you a qualified teacher or experienced educator looking for flexible teaching opportunities in Newport? A highly respected secondary school in the heart of Newport is currently seeking a Cover Teacher to provide general classroom supervision across Key Stages 3 and 4 (ages 11–16). This is an excellent opportunity for newly qualified teachers (NQTs), experienced educators, or professionals seeking a rewarding role in education without the pressure of planning or marking.
Why This Role Stands Out
✅ No lesson planning or marking required
✅ Work in a supportive and well-established school environment
✅ Ideal for NQTs, retired teachers, or professionals transitioning into education
✅ Excellent transport links and central location
✅ Daily rate starting from £110, with potential for long-term placement
Key Responsibilities
As a Cover Teacher, you will:
Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans across a range of subjects.
Maintain classroom order and ensure students remain engaged and on task.
Provide positive role modelling and pastoral support.
Monitor student behaviour and learning progress.
Communicate effectively with teaching staff and senior leadership.
Ensure safeguarding and school policies are upheld at all times.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from:
Qualified Teachers (QTS or equivalent).
Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs).
Overseas-trained teachers with UK teaching eligibility.
Experienced Cover Supervisors or HLTA professionals.
Essential Requirements
✅ Enhanced DBS certificate (on the update service or willingness to apply)
✅ EWC registration (or willingness to register)
✅ Two recent professional references
✅ Right to work in the UK
✅ Availability for interview within the next 14 days
Support from Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel will guide you through every step of the registration process, including:
DBS application support
EWC registration guidance
Free Level 2 Safeguarding training
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Access to a network of schools across South Wales
Apply Now
If you're ready to make a difference in the classroom and start a fulfilling role in education, click Apply Now and submit your CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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