Secondary Cover Teachers - Tameside

Job Title: Secondary Cover Teachers
Discipline: Teachers
Job Type: Short Term – Flexible Working
Location: Tameside, South Manchester
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: £140 – £180 per day (inclusive of holiday pay)
Job Ref: SCD/CT - TS
Contact: Aaron Ward,

Cover Teachers – Secondary School (Tameside, South Manchester)

Are you a passionate and adaptable Teacher with experience covering a range of subjects across secondary year groups? Cover People are seeking a General Cover Teacher for a high schools based in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, available for short term, flexible cover.

This role is ideal for qualified teachers looking for regular supply work without the commitment of a full-time timetable. You will be joining a welcoming and values-driven school community

where strong behaviour management and a calm; professional presence is key.

This opportunity would suit candidates local to Trafford and surrounding areas who are looking to establish a regular working relationship with a supportive school.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise a variety of pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Maintain a positive, productive classroom environment
• Log any safeguarding or behaviour concerns promptly and accurately
• Promote engagement and ensure pupils complete set work effectively
• Step in to plan or adapt lesson activities when cover work is unavailable
• Provide brief feedback to teaching staff on pupil behaviour and lesson progress
• Uphold the school’s values and promote a respectful, inclusive classroom culture
• Support pupils with additional needs where appropriate, under teacher/department guidance

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience delivering the UK secondary curriculum
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills
• Adaptable, reliable, and confident covering multiple subject areas
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Cover People?

• Competitive daily pay rates. (£140 - £180 per day)
• Free CPD (continuing professional development), including safeguarding and behaviour management.
• Opportunity to make a real difference at a school with strong values and a supportive community.
• Becoming part of a team that values pastoral care, personal growth, and character development in addition to academic success.

Safeguarding & Compliance

All successful applicants must:

• Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Provide two professional references
• Complete full employment history with any gaps explained
• Provide proof of right to work in the UK

Ready to Apply?

Please send your CV, with Job Ref: SCD/CT - TS to Aaron Ward at

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS, safeguarding checks, and employment checks. Cover People act as the employment business on behalf of the school.