Job description
Job Title: Supply Cover Teacher
Location: Wimborne, Dorset
Salary: £94 - £140 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate / September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time (Part-Time can be arranged for the right candidate)
Do you enjoy working in varied classrooms and supporting young learners?
GSL Education are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Supply Cover Teacher to join a vibrant mainstream primary school in Wimborne. If you enjoy the variety of teaching across different classrooms and year groups, and have a talent for creating engaging learning experiences, we would love to hear from you.
As a Supply Cover Teacher, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of teaching and behaviour while delivering pre-planned lessons during staff absences. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring a smooth and positive learning experience for pupils in your care.
Responsibilities of a Supply Cover Teacher:
- Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons to primary-aged pupils across different year groups.
- Adapt to various classroom settings, quickly building rapport with students and staff.
- Follow pre-prepared lesson plans and use your own initiative to ensure high-quality learning.
- Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports pupil engagement and respect.
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
- Provide feedback on pupil progress and engagement where required.
- Work collaboratively with school teams to contribute to a supportive learning culture.
- Be a dependable and professional presence in the school community.
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Career Teacher (ECT) status, or relevant classroom teaching experience.
- Prior experience teaching in primary settings; experience across different year groups is desirable.
- A flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to quickly settle into new environments.
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to engage students and liaise effectively with staff.
- A genuine passion for education and helping pupils progress in their learning.
- SEN experience is an added advantage and highly valued.
- Experienced teachers seeking flexible work patterns are strongly encouraged to apply.
- An updated CV covering the last 10 years (with explanations for any gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one through GSL Education).
Why Choose GSL Education?
- Competitive daily pay rates reflective of your experience and qualifications.
- Flexible working options with both full-time and part-time roles available.
- Opportunities to gain varied experience in different classroom settings.
- Ongoing support and career advice from a dedicated consultant.
- The chance to work in warm, inclusive, and well-resourced primary schools.
Join Us Today!
If you are a skilled and adaptable individuallooking to make a real impact in a supportive primary school in Wimborne, we invite you to apply now.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Supply Cover Teacher role in Wimborne, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.