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Secondary Cover Teacher

  • Posted: 03-09-2026
  • Category: Secondary Teachers
  • Location: Oldham
  • Type: Full-time / Temporary
  • Salary: £170 - £235 per day
Secondary Cover Teacher
Oldham
£170–£235 per day | September start | Flexible work available
Smile Education are recruiting for a qualified Secondary Cover Teacher to support secondary schools across Oldham from September.
This role is ideal for QTS teachers looking for flexible work, day-to-day supply, short-term cover, long-term placements or temp-to-perm opportunities.
Work is available from one to five days per week, depending on your availability.
The Role
As a Secondary Cover Teacher, you will deliver pre-planned lessons, maintain positive classroom behaviour and ensure pupils remain engaged in their learning.
You will work across KS3 and KS4, with schools aiming to place you within your subject specialism where possible.
Requirements
  • QTS is essential.
  • Applicants without QTS will not be considered.
  • ECTs and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply.
  • You must have confident classroom and behaviour management skills.
  • You should be adaptable, reliable and professional.
  • You must be confident delivering lessons across secondary age groups.
  • You must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
  • You must have the right to work in the UK.
Pay and Benefits
  • £170–£235 per day, dependent on experience and role responsibilities.
  • Flexible working to suit your availability.
  • Full-time, part-time and day-to-day supply opportunities.
  • Short-term, long-term and temp-to-perm roles available.
  • Weekly pay.
  • Free CPD and professional development opportunities.
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout.
Why Choose Supply Teaching?
  • Choose when and where you work.
  • Gain experience across a variety of secondary schools.
  • Maintain classroom experience with better work-life balance.
  • Build relationships with local schools.
  • Access long-term and permanent opportunities through supply.
Safeguarding and Compliance
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will complete full compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS, Barred List checks, right to work verification, qualification checks and references.
Apply Now
If you are a qualified Secondary Teacher with QTS looking for flexible teaching work in Oldham, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today with Smile Education or send your CV to jakson@smile-education.co.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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