Job Title: General Cover Teachers
Discipline: Teachers
Job Type: Short Term – Flexible Working
Location: Wythenshawe, South Manchester
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: £140 – £180 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)
Job Ref: GCT-SM.AW
Contact: Aaron Ward, Aaron@coverpeopleuk.co.uk
General Cover Teacher – Secondary School (Wythenshawe, South Manchester)
Are you a passionate and adaptable Teacher with experience covering a range of subjects across secondary year groups? Cover People are seeking a General Cover Teacher for a high schools based in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, available for short term, flexible cover.
This role is ideal for qualified teachers looking for regular supply work without the commitment of a full-time timetable. You will be joining a welcoming and values-driven school community
where strong behaviour management and a calm; professional presence is key.
This opportunity would suit candidates local to Trafford and surrounding areas who are looking to establish a regular working relationship with a supportive school.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise a variety of pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4
- Maintain a positive, productive classroom environment
- Log any safeguarding or behaviour concerns promptly and accurately
- Promote engagement and ensure pupils complete set work effectively
- Step in to plan or adapt lesson activities when cover work is unavailable
- Provide brief feedback to teaching staff on pupil behaviour and lesson progress
- Uphold the school’s values and promote a respectful, inclusive classroom culture
- Support pupils with additional needs where appropriate, under teacher/department guidance
- UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Experience delivering the UK secondary curriculum
- Effective classroom and behaviour management skills
- Adaptable, reliable, and confident covering multiple subject areas
- Right to work in the UK
Why Join Cover People?
- Competitive daily pay rates. (£140 - £180 per day)
- Free CPD (continuing professional development), including safeguarding and behaviour management.
- Opportunity to make a real difference at a school with strong values and a supportive community.
- Becoming part of a team that values pastoral care, personal growth, and character development in addition to academic success.
Safeguarding & Compliance
All successful applicants must:
- Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
- Provide two professional references
- Complete full employment history with any gaps explained
- Provide proof of right to work in the UK
Ready to Apply?
Please send your CV, with Job Ref: GCT-SM.AW to Aaron Ward at Aaron@coverpeopleuk.co.uk.
All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS, safeguarding checks, and employment checks. Cover People act as the employment business on behalf of the school.