Cover Teacher

Location : Horbury Academy
Start Date : As soon as possible
Application Deadline : Monday 11 May 2026
Contract : Permanent
Salary : Scale 5, £21,871 to £23,725 per annum (annual salary)

Are you able to turn any classroom into a high-energy learning environment at a moment's notice? If so, you will be interested in the Cover Teacher opportunity that we currently have available at Horbury Academy.

Role and Responsibilities

The Academy needs a dedicated individual with a passion for Education to provide cover for classes in the absence of teachers as and when required across the whole curriculum. Candidates will be able to teach with confidence, creating an enriching and orderly environment in which pupils can learn. Successful candidates will also be required to utilise specialist skills for classroom activities, to enhance the learning and progress of pupils in subject areas.

Qualification

The successful candidate will be qualified to a degree level in a subject area of relevance to the curriculum at the Academy.

Working Hours

Full time basis working Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3.15pm.

Acting Environment

At Horbury Academy we strive to create an environment where pupils enjoy learning and are given opportunity to stretch themselves both academically and also through a wide range of other extra curricular activities. Our success is founded on traditional values set in a warm friendly environment.

Benefits

• Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech
• Access to an extensive discount platform via Accord Rewards
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual flu jab
• Free, on-site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Safeguarding

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Contact

Email: or call .