English Specialist and General Cover Supervisor – Flexible Roles in Southampton
Are you passionate about English and ready to inspire the next generation of readers, writers, and critical thinkers? Teaching Personnel is seeking an English Specialist Cover Supervisor to work flexibly across secondary schools in Southampton. Whether you're a qualified teacher (QTS) or have relevant experience or qualifications in English (e.g., Level 2/3 qualifications, A Levels, NVQs, or a degree), this role allows you to focus on your subject expertise while enjoying the flexibility to fit your schedule.
About the Role:
- Specialist English cover: Deliver engaging and inspiring English lessons, fostering a love of language and literature among students.
- Flexible placements: Take on short-term or long-term assignments tailored to your availability and preferences.
- No unnecessary workload: Most roles don’t require planning or marking. If longer-term responsibilities arise, your salary will reflect this, ensuring you’re fairly rewarded.
- General cover opportunities: Occasionally cover other subjects, gaining valuable experience and supporting schools as needed.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- English expertise: Background in teaching, studying, or working in English-related fields.
- Engaging communicator: Confident in delivering lessons that capture students’ imaginations and encourage critical thinking.
- Classroom-ready: Experience working with young people in education, tutoring, or mentoring is highly desirable.
- Flexible and adaptable: Comfortable stepping into varied classroom environments and supporting schools with diverse needs.
- Passionate educator: Dedicated to helping students develop their skills in reading, writing, and comprehension, and preparing them for academic success.
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
- Tailored flexibility: Choose the assignments and hours that work for you, with the freedom to balance work and life.
- Competitive pay: We negotiate salaries based on your qualifications, experience, and responsibilities, ensuring you feel valued.
- Specialist support: Focus on teaching English while broadening your experience with general cover opportunities.
- Personalised guidance: Work with a dedicated consultant who supports you throughout your journey.
- Temp-to-perm pathways: Explore schools in a flexible capacity before committing to permanent positions.
This role is ideal for those with a passion for English who are looking for a dynamic and rewarding role in education without the constraints of a full-time teaching position. Whether you're building classroom experience, returning to education, or seeking a flexible career, this opportunity has it all.
Apply today to make a difference in Southampton’s classrooms!
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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