Upper School Cover Teacher - Zero Hours Bank staff

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Job Title: Upper School Cover Teacher - Bank staff
Location: Meoncross School, 65 Burnt House Lane, Hampshire, PO14 2EF
Hours: 0 Hour contract
Salary: £184.17 per day or £35.09 per hour for adhoc hours
Contract: Bank

About the School - Meoncross

At Meoncross School, we inspire curiosity, build confidence and help young people thrive. Located on the beautiful South Coast, our independent school provides education from Nursery to Year 11, combining academic excellence with exceptional pastoral care and a strong sense of community.

Our unique Coastal Education curriculum brings learning to life through outdoor experiences, environmental awareness and local community engagement, helping students develop resilience, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.

The wellbeing of our students and staff is at the heart of everything we do. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, with a strong focus on professional development, collaboration and work-life balance.

As part of the Blenheim Schools Group, we offer the warmth of a close-knit school community alongside the opportunities, expertise and support of a wider educational network.

If you're passionate about education and making a real difference to young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Role Purpose

The Cover Teacher - Upper School is responsible for supervising and supporting pupils' learning across a range of secondary subjects, following instructions and work set by the relevant subject teacher. The postholder will help pupils understand and complete learning activities, maintain a calm and purposeful classroom environment, and uphold the school's expectations for behaviour and achievement. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will contribute positively to the ethos and aims of Meoncross School.

KEY TASK AREAS & RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL

• Deliver effective teaching across a range of Secondary subjects in Key Stage 3 and/or Key Stage 4.
• Support pupils' understanding, engagement and progress in learning.
• Maintain a calm, positive and purposeful classroom environment that supports effective learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and apply the school's rewards and sanctions policy consistently and fairly.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, complying with the school's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills through relevant training and development.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience teaching or supporting learning and working with children in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain learning activities clearly.
• Strong classroom management skills and a calm, patient and positive approach to supporting students.
• Good organisational skills, with the confidence to follow lesson plans and work independently when required.
• A genuine passion for helping students learn, develop confidence and achieve their potential.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, confidentiality and professional standards.
• A reliable, flexible and enthusiastic team player who shares the values and ethos of Meoncross School.

Desirable: Experience teaching KS3 and/or KS4, a relevant teaching qualification, knowledge of the Seconday curriculum (in at least one subject), and experience supporting students with additional learning needs.

Benefits

• Lunch during term time
• School fee discount
• Shopping discounts

About Blenheim Schools

Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centres on truly understanding each child, their talents, character and aspirations by providing a personalised, ambitious education that helps every child to thrive.

We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.

Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and by a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families.

We are proud to be part of OFG Education, which in 2025 was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year.

How to Apply

Submit an application on our site before the closing date.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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