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Tradewind are recruiting for Dance / Drama specialists!

Are you a Dance / Drama specialist looking for more work?

Do you have a degree in Drama, Dance, Theatre or Performing Arts?

Do you teach children after school or on weekends and looking for flexible local work between 8.30 and 3.30 pm?

Tradewind is looking for engaging, warm, and personable people who are able to work in Wirral secondary schools. We work with schools across the borough and have a consistent need for qualified and unqualified teachers to cover lessons on a flexible basis.

As an agency, we can offer both part-time and full-time work that fits around your schedule, alongside day-to-day work. Whatever suits your availability, needs, and skills - please get in touch!

As a Cover Supervisor/Supply Teacher your responsibilities will include:

Taking the lead in the absence of the teacher
Sole responsibility for teaching and learning
Delivering pre-planned lessons
Using provided resources to encourage learning
Covering a range of subjects including practical PE lessons or drama lessons or dance lessons
Managing the behaviour within the classroom or sports hall or drama studio
Developing independent study skills and peer learning
Pastoral and learning support
Managing handover back to the teacherThe Benefits:

Flexible part-time work - fits around other commitments

Competitive pay rates - up to £120 per day for suitably experienced instructors

No planning or marking responsibilities

No taking work home

Often leads to permanent employment or training placements to begin a PGCE or similar teaching qualification

To join us and be successful in this Cover Supervisor role, you will need to:

Have a minimum of six week's experience in the last 3 years of working with groups of children or teenagers
A referee Tradewind can contact to take a detailed reference to account for this experience
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
Provide a full CV with employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
Have the legal right to work in the UK
Bachelor's degree or similar equivalent qualification

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

More training and development than any other agency - which is why we can offer you full FREE access to the National College

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this Dance / Drama Specialist position, or to hear more about other roles in Wirral secondary schools for this academic year or September call Anthony at Tradewind on (phone number removed) or email