Location: Oldham
Salary: £168.80 - £261.79 per day
Job Type: Full Time - Long Term
Start Date: September 2026
ECTs and experienced teachers welcome to apply!
About the Role:
Cover People are currently recruiting for a Maths Teacher to join a welcoming and well-supported secondary school in Oldham, starting from September 2026 for a full term as a minimum.
This is an excellent opportunity for both Early Career Teachers and experienced educators to make a meaningful impact, teaching Maths across KS3 and GCSE within a school that is committed to raising aspirations and achieving positive outcomes for all students. The successful candidate will join a dedicated Maths department where collaboration, professional development and student progress are highly valued.
ECTs will benefit from a supportive environment and experienced colleagues who are committed to helping new teachers develop their practice, whilst experienced teachers will have the opportunity to contribute to a department focused on continuous improvement and high standards.
M1–M6 Teachers will be paid to scale from day one.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver high-quality Maths teaching in line with national curriculum standards
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and GCSE Maths
• Monitor and assess pupil progress effectively
• Manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning environment
• Differentiate learning to support students of varying abilities and needs
• Support the academic and personal development of all learners
• Contribute positively to department planning and wider school initiatives
Requirements:
• QTS or equivalent UK teaching qualification
• Experience teaching KS3 & GCSE Maths
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A passion for teaching and raising pupil attainment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Right to work in the UK
Why Join Cover People?
At Cover People, we're committed to supporting teachers and support staff at every stage of their career.
We are proudly APSCo+ verified, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards in education recruitment. This means both schools and candidates benefit from a trusted, compliant and ethical service.
When you join Cover People, you can expect:
• A wide range of temporary, long-term and permanent opportunities across Greater Manchester and beyond
• Competitive pay rates, paid weekly
• 12.07% statutory holiday pay
• A friendly, experienced team of education consultants who listen and support your goals
• Roles tailored to your skills, values and lifestyle
• Ongoing support including CV guidance, interview preparation and market insights
Safeguarding and Compliance:
As part of our safeguarding commitment, all successful applicants must:
• Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Provide two professional references
• Submit to overseas police checks (if applicable)
• Provide a full CV with all employment gaps clearly explained
Salary description
£168.00 - £261.00 per day