Cover Teacher, Secondary School & Sixth Form, Flexible Working, City of Birmingham

Job Description

Job Title: Cover Teachers (QTS)

School Type: Mainstream Secondary

Age Range of Pupils: 11 to 19 years

Location: Erdington (B24)

Contract Type: Day to day cover, Temp

Hours: 8:30am to 4pm

Start Date: 02/11/2026

Are you a qualified teacher looking for a flexible role where no two days are the same? We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Teacher to work within a successful mainstream secondary school with sixth form, delivering lessons across a wide range of subjects and year groups.

This is an excellent opportunity for teachers who enjoy variety in their work, value flexibility, and have the confidence to lead classes across different curriculum areas. Subject specialism is not essential, as lesson plans and resources will be provided. However, strong classroom presence and excellent behaviour management skills are crucial to success in this role.

The Role

As a Cover Teacher, you will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and consistently in line with school policies.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged and on task throughout lessons.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding pupil progress, engagement and behaviour.
• Support the school’s high expectations of teaching, learning and student conduct.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within secondary schools.
• Exceptional classroom and behaviour management skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff quickly.
• Confidence covering a broad range of subjects and adapting to different departments.
• A flexible, proactive and professional approach to work.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.