Job Description

Drapers Mills Primary Academy, Margate, Kent


Education - teaching


Term time


Fixed Term Contract


(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


Our staff team is committed to providing a secure, happy and calm environment in which all children are able to thrive socially, emotionally and academically. We are a friendly and engaging school with strong connections amongst our local community, to find out more visit our website here.

We warmly encourage all prospective candidates to visit our school and experience our learning environment first-hand. This can be arranged through the school office. Email
office@dmpa-tkat.org, phone - 01843 223989

About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; 'achieving more together', giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.