Cover Teacher

Alleyn's Junior School is seeking an experienced Cover Teacher to join our community. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys variety, thrives on working with different age groups, and is energised by contributing to a supportive, well resourced school environment.

As a valued member of our teaching team, you will deliver high quality, engaging lessons during staff absence, ensuring pupils experience consistent, purposeful and stimulating learning every day. You will bring a calm, confident and professional presence to the classroom, maintaining positive routines and helping pupils feel secure, motivated and ready to learn.

Flexibility is central to this role. You will adapt quickly to different classes, subjects and teaching approaches, using your professional judgement to maintain momentum and engagement. You will build warm, encouraging relationships with pupils, supporting their academic confidence, personal development and overall wellbeing.

Working collaboratively with class teachers and school leaders, you will ensure smooth handovers, clear communication and continuity in both learning and expectations. You will be joining a collegiate, forward thinking Junior School where teamwork, creativity and professional generosity are highly valued.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher with experience across primary age groups
• Demonstrates strong classroom management and a positive, nurturing approach
• Can deliver engaging lessons across a range of subjects
• Is adaptable, reliable and confident working with different classes

This is a zero hour, term time only position, paid at £250 per day, offering flexibility alongside the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a vibrant school community.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss an application, please contact the HR Department at or .

The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 1 March 2026.

Early applications are welcomed. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Alleyn's is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Alleyn's welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, however we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the School is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.