Aspiring Trainee Teacher

Aspiring Trainee Teacher – Prepared Cover Lessons | Secondary | Manchester | Immediate Start

Contract: Full-time, Temporary (with potential to transition to teacher training)
Salary: £100 – £130 per day (PAYE), depending on experience
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Start date: ASAP

The Role

Teaching Personnel is supporting a well-regarded secondary school in the Manchester area that is looking for an Aspiring Trainee Teacher to cover lessons across various subjects while gaining essential classroom experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone considering a career in teaching, looking to take the first steps toward becoming a qualified teacher.

You will:

• Deliver prepared cover lessons across a variety of subjects, ensuring students remain engaged and productive in the absence of their regular teacher.

• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher, ensuring all activities are completed and students' learning is maintained.

• Provide pastoral support to students, helping to maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

• Support classroom management, ensuring that students adhere to the school's behaviour expectations and remain focused throughout the lesson.

• Assist with marking and feedback as needed, helping students track their progress.

• Develop your teaching practice by observing experienced teachers, receiving constructive feedback, and taking part in opportunities for self-improvement and professional growth.

The School Offers

• A supportive environment with opportunities to observe and learn from experienced teachers.

• Potential pathways into teacher training for the right candidate, with the chance to transition into a full-time teaching role or pursue teacher training opportunities.

• Access to professional development, including CPD through Teaching Personnel’s Thrive programme and other school-based training.

• A collaborative team of staff dedicated to your success, ensuring you have the support you need throughout your teaching journey.

You Will Need

• A passion for teaching and a desire to help students succeed academically and personally.

• Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to keep students engaged and focused during lessons.

• Good communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and staff alike.

• A proactive approach to learning and teaching, with a willingness to take the initiative in the classroom.

• A current DBS check on the Update Service, or the willingness to apply for one.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your CV via the Teaching Personnel application portal. The school is keen to appoint the right candidate immediately, so early applications are encouraged.

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.
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