Job Title: General Cover Teacher
Area: Oldham, Manchester
Start Date: Monday 20th April 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Long Term
Pay rate: -1,000 - -1,450 per week (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm

About the Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable General Cover Teacher to join our multi-academy trust in Oldham. You will deliver engaging, well-structured lessons across a range of subjects, ensuring continuity of learning and supporting student progress during staff absences.

You will be part of a supportive, collaborative team committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT, if you bring flexibility, resilience, and a positive attitude, we''d love to hear from you.

What We''re Looking For:

• Someone passionate about teaching and supporting students on the autism spectrum
• Strong communication skills, and the ability to quickly build rapport with students and colleagues
• Flexible and resilient, with the ability to adapt to the varied needs of the students
• Have a commitment to learning and development, and a willingness to explore and implement autism-inclusive teaching strategies
• Demonstrate a holistic approach to student development, focusing not only on academic success but also emotional and social growth

To be eligible you must:

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, BEd)
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check (if not already registered with the online update service)
• Provide two professional or academic references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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