KS3 Teacher. Wirral Education & Training

KS3 Teacher - General Cover (Secondary Schools)

Pay: 150- 220 per day
Start Date: February 2026
Location: Wirral
Contract: Full-time & Part-time, Ongoing Cover

• Competitive daily pay: 150- 220
• Flexible holiday scheme
• Pension contribution
• Free training & CPD including safeguarding and behaviour management
• A dedicated consultant focused on finding the right cover opportunities for you
• Ongoing support, with short-term, long-term and potential temp-to-perm options

Prospero Teaching are recruiting KS3 Teachers for general cover roles across secondary schools on the Wirral, starting from February. These positions are ideal for qualified teachers who enjoy variety, flexibility and supporting pupils across a range of subjects at Key Stage 3.

General cover roles are available on a day-to-day, short-term and longer-term basis, supporting schools with planned and unplanned absences.

As a KS3 General Cover Teacher, you will deliver pre-set lessons across a variety of subjects, ensuring continuity of learning and maintaining a positive classroom environment. You'll be responsible for keeping pupils engaged, managing behaviour in line with school policies and providing feedback to departments where required. Schools are looking for adaptable, confident teachers who can step into different classrooms with ease.

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across the KS3 curriculum
• Maintaining a calm, positive and well-managed classroom environment
• Following school behaviour and safeguarding policies
• Supporting pupils' engagement and on-task behaviour
• Providing feedback to teaching and pastoral staff
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Adapting quickly to different subjects, classrooms and school settings

• General cover roles across multiple Wirral secondary schools
• Flexible work to suit full-time or part-time availability
• Supportive schools with clear behaviour systems
• Easily accessible from Birkenhead, Wallasey, Heswall and surrounding Wirral areas

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
• Experience teaching or covering KS3
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills
• Flexible, adaptable and reliable
• Strong communication skills
• Good understanding of safeguarding and secondary school expectations

Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full vetting procedures.

If you're a confident KS3 Teacher looking for flexible general cover work on the Wirral from February, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with your updated CV and a member of the Prospero Teaching team will be in touch.