Job Description

Join Tradewind Recruitment's Growing Pool of Secondary Cover Teachers

Are you a passionate and adaptable teacher looking for flexible work opportunities in secondary schools across the Wakefield area? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic and reliable General Cover Teachers to join our expanding team, supporting a variety of secondary schools across Wakefield and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified teachers, ECTs, or experienced educators seeking flexible work while making a positive impact in local schools.

As a General Cover Teacher, you will deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects at Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4), ensuring students remain engaged and on task during teacher absences.

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a variety of secondary school subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Ensure students complete the work set and remain focused throughout lessons.
• Adapt confidently to different school settings and classroom environments.
• Provide feedback to the relevant department or teaching staff following lessons.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all students.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching or working with secondary-aged students.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Flexibility and confidence to cover a range of subjects.
• A professional, proactive, and reliable approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your schedule.
• Access to a wide network of secondary schools across Wakefield.
• Opportunities for both short-term and long-term assignments.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• Free access to professional development and CPD training through The National College.

If you are an enthusiastic educator looking to gain experience across a range of secondary schools or seeking flexible teaching opportunities in the Wakefield area, we would love to hear from you.

Join Tradewind Recruitment and become part of a trusted agency committed to supporting teachers and schools across Yorkshire.

Apply now or contact Tradewind Recruitment for further information.