Cover Teacher

Cover Teacher (Qualified or Unqualified)

Hill Farm Primary School – Castle Phoenix Trust Salary: TMS/UQ Hours: Monday – Friday Start date: September 2026

Hill Farm Primary School is seeking to appoint a motivated, adaptable and enthusiastic Cover Teacher to join our nurturing and ambitious primary school. This role would suit either a qualified teacher or an unqualified teacher with relevant classroom experience who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.

About the role

As a Cover Teacher, you will play an important role in maintaining continuity of learning across the school. You will work flexibly across year groups, delivering prepared lessons, supporting pupils to remain engaged in their learning and upholding the strong, positive ethos of Hill Farm.

You will work collaboratively with class teachers, phase leaders and support staff and be part of a school culture that values teamwork, professionalism and care for both pupils and staff.

About Hill Farm Primary School

Hill Farm is a welcoming, inclusive and values‑driven primary school where children are known well and supported to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. We are proud of our:

Warm and nurturing ethos underpinned by high expectations

Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and positive relationships

Engaged, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn

Supportive and collaborative staff team

Commitment to continual professional development and reflective practice

Learning at Hill Farm is purposeful, engaging and carefully planned to ensure all children achieve well and develop confidence, curiosity and resilience.

About Castle Phoenix Trust

Castle Phoenix Trust is a community‑focused Trust committed to “Growing Confident Learners by Leading Learning and Excelling Together.” Staff who join the Trust benefit from:

A strong culture of collaboration across schools

High‑quality professional development and career progression opportunities

Centralised support services that allow schools to focus on teaching and learning

A clear commitment to staff wellbeing and work‑life balance

We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about enabling children to achieve their best

Can quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Has high expectations for behaviour, learning and inclusion

Is flexible, resilient and well organised

Enjoys working as part of a supportive team

Has experience of working with primary‑aged children (desirable)

Qualified teachers should hold QTS.

Unqualified teachers should have relevant experience working with children in an educational setting and a strong desire to develop their practice.

Why join us?

If you are enthusiastic about teaching, adaptable in your approach, and keen to make a positive difference to children’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

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