Job Description

Cover Teacher - Flexible Role in Daventry Secondary Schools
Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire
Start Date: ASAP or January 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term / Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Salary: Competitive daily rates (dependent on experience)

Are you a confident classroom practitioner seeking a flexible and rewarding teaching role?
Looking for full-time stability without the planning and marking workload of a permanent post?

Step into the classroom as a Cover Teacher and support a selection of welcoming secondary schools across Daventry.

Tradewind Recruitment is working with several well-regarded Daventry schools who are looking for adaptable and capable Cover Teachers to join their teams from ASAP or January 2026.

What Does a Cover Teacher Do?

As a Cover Teacher, you'll deliver pre-prepared lessons when teachers are absent. You may cover a variety of subjects-from Maths and English to Humanities, PE, or Science-while maintaining a calm, structured learning environment and supporting students to stay engaged.

This role is ideal for qualified teachers (QTS/QTLS) who enjoy variety, as well as experienced cover supervisors or unqualified teachers seeking a consistent, full-time placement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivering pre-set lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4

  • Upholding school routines and ensuring continuity of learning

  • Managing classroom behaviour confidently and in line with school policy

  • Providing brief handover notes to teachers or senior leaders

  • Taking part in daily school duties such as break/lunch supervision

  • Acting as a positive, supportive presence for students

Who We're Looking For:

  • QTS/QTLS or strong classroom experience in a teaching or cover role

  • Confident behaviour management and strong communication skills

  • Ability to adapt quickly across different subjects and year groups

  • Reliable, professional, and committed to supporting student learning

  • Someone interested in long-term roles or progression into permanent positions

What You'll Gain:

  • A full-time teaching schedule without planning, marking, or assessment workload

  • Competitive daily pay, processed weekly

  • Long-term placements with potential for permanent employment

  • Access to 2,500+ CPD courses through The National College

  • Guidance and ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant

  • Opportunities to work across multiple schools or settle into one consistent placement

Why Work With Us?

Tradewind Recruitment is proud to support educators at all stages of their careers-whether you're seeking flexibility, returning to teaching, or looking for a stable long-term role. Our Daventry partner schools offer supportive staff teams, well-behaved students, and excellent opportunities for growth.

Take the next step in your teaching journey.
Apply now to join our team of Cover Teachers in Daventry, starting ASAP or January 2026.