Your new company

Hays is one of the market-leading agencies in the education sector in Wigan, Chorley, Ormskirk and surrounding areas. We are currently actively recruiting Cover Teachers to assist with a rising demand for supply staff. We offer a wide range of staffing solutions to local primary schools across the area, including day-to-day supply teachers, long-term cover and permanent job opportunities. Our network of partnerships schools trust and our market expertise means we have a consistent flow of jobs available all year round.

Your new role

Supply teachers play a crucial role in supporting schools during critical periods by offering specialised subject cover or general teaching assistance when regular staff members are absent. The duration of these roles may vary, and many temporary positions serve as potential pathways to more permanent teaching opportunities. As a Hays Supply Teacher, you can pick and choose your days and decline a job which isn’t right for you. You can choose to work for us full-time, part-time or flexibly.

We work with schools in Ormskirk, Burscough, Skelmersdale, Wigan, Chorley, Atherton, Tyldesley, Lowton and Golborne, so wherever you live, we have job roles available for you. It is commonplace for long-term supply roles to result in permanent job offers, making supply a brilliant way of showcasing your talent to local schools.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualifications (PGCE, QTS, QTLS).
• A minimum of 2 months' UK teaching experience in the past 4 years (this can include university placements).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Adherence to professional standards and commitment to student development.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

What you'll get in return

• A day rate from £115 - £220 per day inclusive of holiday pay - Rate depends on assignment length and responsibilities
• Access to the Hays App, where you can access your timesheets, holiday booking system, free training, well-being courses and a range of discounts and cash-back deals
• £250 vouchers for referring a friend who completes 20 days' work via Hays
• Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals
• A flexible work schedule that allows for a healthy work-life balance.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.