Are you a flexible and confident educator eager to make a difference across a range of classroom environments? Horizon Teachers is looking for passionate and dependable Cover Teachers to work with schools throughout London. This is an excellent opportunity to build valuable experience in diverse settings while motivating students and ensuring lessons continue smoothly in the absence of their usual teacher.
About the Role:As a Cover Teacher, youâ??ll play a vital role in maintaining consistency and high standards in the classroom when permanent staff are away. Youâ??ll deliver pre-planned lessons, engage students in their learning, and create a safe and positive environment for all.
QTS or equivalent is required!Key Responsibilities:- Deliver and adapt pre-prepared lesson materials to meet the needs of each class
- Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, and senior staff to ensure a calm and effective learning environment
- Encourage student participation, motivation, and positive behaviour throughout the school day
- Supervise students during lessons, lunch, and break times when required
- Support the smooth running of assessments, tests, or classroom activities
- Collect completed work and provide clear feedback for the returning teacher
- Communicate professionally with staff and, where necessary, with parents or carers regarding pupil progress or concerns
What Makes a Great Cover Teacher?An excellent Cover Teacher is flexible, organised, and confident stepping into a range of classroom situations. Youâ??ll be comfortable following existing lesson plans, engaging learners, and keeping lessons on track. Strong leadership, communication, and behaviour management skills are key â?? as is a proactive and positive attitude. The most successful Cover Teachers bring energy and enthusiasm, ensuring every class receives meaningful, high-quality teaching.
Why Join Horizon Teachers?- Quick and straightforward registration â?? everything completed online and through a short video consultation
- Access to a team of experienced education consultants, many of whom are former teachers
- £150 refer a friend scheme: Refer a Teaching Assistant or a school support staff member to us and we'll give you £150 (£300 for Teachers) to say thanks! (T&Cs apply)
- Continuous CPD opportunities: All candidates receive access to a wide range of CPD courses delivered by our expert in-house trainer (an ex headteacher) at a heavily discounted price
If youâ??re passionate about education and looking for a flexible role that allows you to make a real difference across a variety of schools, apply today to become a Cover Teacher with Horizon Teachers and start your next rewarding teaching journey!
Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group.
