Cover Teacher

Cover Teacher - Primary School - Daventry

Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire
Start Date: Immediate or January 2027
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term
Salary: Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience

Looking for a New Opportunity in Primary Education?

Are you an experienced teacher or confident classroom practitioner looking for your next opportunity in primary education?

Do you enjoy the variety of working with different year groups and want a role where you can make a real impact across the school?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a welcoming primary school in Daventry that is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Teacher to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis.

This role offers the opportunity to work across all primary year groups, providing continuity of learning when the usual class teacher is unavailable. You will be responsible for delivering planned lessons, managing the classroom and ensuring pupils remain engaged and supported throughout the school day.

What is a Cover Teacher?

As a Cover Teacher, you will step into different classrooms and deliver pre-planned lessons across the primary curriculum. You could be working with Early Years one day and supporting upper Key Stage 2 the next, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety and is confident adapting to different pupils and classroom environments.

You will play an important role in maintaining consistency for pupils and ensuring learning continues effectively in the absence of their usual teacher.

Key Duties Will Include:

Delivering pre-planned lessons across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
Covering a range of subjects across the primary curriculum.
Working across different year groups and adapting your approach accordingly.
Maintaining a positive, calm and engaging classroom environment.
Managing behaviour in line with the school's policies and expectations.
Following lesson plans and using school resources effectively.
Supporting pupils with their learning and encouraging active participation.
Providing appropriate feedback to class teachers and school leaders.
Maintaining classroom routines and ensuring pupils remain on task.
Supporting transitions, break times, lunchtimes and other school routines where required.
Acting as a positive and professional role model for pupils.

Who We're Looking For:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or strong previous classroom experience.
Experience working within a primary school environment.
Confidence teaching across different primary year groups.
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
The ability to quickly establish positive relationships with pupils.
A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
A calm, professional and approachable manner.
Reliable and committed to maintaining high standards of learning.
A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their progress.
A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

What You'll Gain:

Full-time, long-term primary teaching position.
Immediate start available.
The opportunity to work across all primary year groups.
Competitive daily rates, paid weekly.
Consistent work within a supportive Daventry primary school.
Valuable experience across different phases of primary education.
Access to 2,500+ CPD courses through The National College.
Support from a dedicated education consultant throughout your placement.
Opportunities to develop your teaching practice and classroom management skills.
Potential opportunities for longer-term or permanent positions.

Why Work With Tradewind Recruitment?

We work closely with schools across Northamptonshire to connect talented education professionals with opportunities that suit their experience and career goals.

Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for a change, returning to the classroom or looking for a long-term placement within a supportive school, we can provide ongoing guidance and support throughout your role.

You'll have access to regular consultant support, professional development opportunities and a wide range of CPD to help you continue developing your career.

Apply Today!

If you're a confident primary teacher or experienced classroom practitioner who enjoys variety and is ready to take on a long-term Cover Teacher role in Daventry, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this Full-Time Long-Term Cover Teacher opportunity in Daventry, starting immediately.

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