Cover Teacher (FTC Until 31/08/2026) - Fixed Term

Drapers Mills Primary Academy, Margate

• Ref:KCC886-2017-258T
• Posted:14/10/2025
• Pay:MPS 1 -3
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:31/10/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:7th November 2025

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(Y)Our Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and interactive Cover Teacher to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will be instrumental in ensuring continuity of high-quality learning when our scheduled class teachers are absent.

We believe that every day is an opportunity to make a difference. As a Cover Teacher, your role is to step into any classroom and instantly foster an engaging and positive learning atmosphere, delivering pre-planned lessons with energy and adapting them interactively to stimulate student interest and excitement.

Are you a creative thinker, resilient, and deeply motivated to make a difference every day to the children you work with? It's not necessarily the length of your experience that we're most interested in; it’s your passion and commitment to our mission: ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high-quality education.

The Ideal Cover Teacher will be someone who will:

*Enthusiastically deliver pre-planned lessons across various subjects and key stages, injecting your own energy to keep students motivated and focused.

*Develop exciting and innovative methods within the framework of the provided plans to stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom.

*Manage the classroom proactively and positively, ensuring an inclusive and imaginative learning environment where all students feel supported.

*Confidently use a range of provided resources and technology to make the lesson and the classroom engaging and relevant.

*Be a great communicator who develops positive and respectful relationships quickly with both young children and staff colleagues.

*Provide detailed, constructive feedback and handover notes to the returning teacher, ensuring a seamless continuation of learning.

*Demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm and commitment to working as part of a team, collaborating effectively with support staff and the Cover Manager.

*Be understanding of the educational, welfare, and social needs of the children, and commit to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities.

*Maintain the highest standards of student safety and welfare, following all school policies and safeguarding procedures diligently.

*Be resilient and adaptable to working with different groups and year levels, often at short notice.

*Contribute to the wider life of the school/trust by upholding its values and ethos in every interaction.

This is a fixed term contact until 31/08/2026

We know you’re going to do great things as a Cover Class Teacher, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you:

* Excellent ongoing CPD and training programs with a wealth of high quality development opportunities for all stages of career

* Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team

* A comprehensive induction programme

* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance

* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change

* Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons

* Cycle to work scheme 

* TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts

* Free eye tests              

* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

Information about the school

Drapers Mills Primary Academy is a primary school for children aged 4-11 years in Margate, Kent.

This is a school rated GOOD by Ofsted (2018).

As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) we are a forward looking and innovative school with excellent staff who are committed to our vision statement; Inspiring Minds, Shaping Futures.

Our school values underpin our teaching pedagogy and our motivation for teaching:

Respect Endeavour Fairness Leadership Enjoyment Contribution Trust

We can offer a wide range of CPD opportunities and networking within our family of schools in Thanet and beyond.

Drapers Mills Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure, social media and barring service check.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Hannah Taylor
• Address:St Peter's Footpath, Margate, Kent, CT9 2SP
• Telephone: (01843) 223989
• Email: admin@dmpa-tkat.org

Fax: 01843 230679

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