English Teacher - Stockport

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English Teacher

Location: Stockport
Start Date: ASAP
Role: Day-to-day and short-term supply, with potential for longer-term opportunities
Pay: £140–£190 per day, depending on experience

Cover People are currently seeking English Teachers for secondary schools across Stockport, with flexible supply opportunities available.

These positions are primarily day-to-day and short-term, making them well suited to teachers who want flexibility or are looking to build experience across different schools. There is also the potential for longer-term placements where schools have an ongoing staffing requirement.

The Role

You will provide high-quality English teaching and help maintain continuity of learning when schools require additional classroom cover.

Depending on the assignment, you may be responsible for:

Teaching English across KS3 and KS4

Delivering lessons in English Language and Literature

Following school planning and adapting resources where appropriate

Creating a positive and purposeful classroom environment

Managing behaviour effectively and maintaining clear expectations

Supporting pupils with different abilities and learning needs

Checking understanding and providing constructive feedback

Encouraging pupils to participate and take an active role in their learning

Working collaboratively with other teachers and support staff

About You

We're looking for English teachers who are confident stepping into different school environments and can quickly establish effective classroom routines.

You should have:

QTS or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification

Recent experience teaching English at secondary level

Strong subject knowledge in English Language and Literature

Effective classroom and behaviour-management skills

The ability to deliver engaging lessons and work from existing planning

A flexible, reliable and professional approach

A genuine commitment to pupil progress

Both ECTs and experienced English Teachers are encouraged to apply.

Why Work Through Cover People?

Mainly day-to-day and short-term supply

Potential for longer-term teaching placements

Secondary schools across Stockport

£140–£190 per day depending on experience

Flexibility around your availability

Opportunity to gain experience across different school settings

Dedicated support from your Cover People consultant

If you're an English Teacher looking for flexible supply work in Stockport, with the potential for longer-term opportunities, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Cover People for more information.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment

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