Ad Hoc Cover Supervisor - Dr Challoner's High School (Girls)

Buckinghamshire Council; Little Chalfont; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Ad Hoc Cover Supervisors to ensure continuity for students during teacher absences. This vital role involves delivering pre-prepared lessons and managing classroom behavior, thereby supporting the teaching staff and enhancing the learning experience. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and confidence in classroom management. The role offers flexible hours during term time, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to contribute to a positive educational environment while gaining valuable experience. Join a supportive team dedicated to empowering young learners for success in the 21st Century.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting is essential.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and maintain a focused classroom environment.
• Take sole responsibility for a class during teacher absences.

Skills

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Adaptability

Education

Experience in a school setting

Job description

Ad Hoc Cover Supervisor - Dr Challoner's High School (Girls)

We are seeking to recruit one or more enthusiastic and reliable Ad Hoc Cover Supervisors to join our school team. This important role plays a key part in ensuring continuity and stability for our students during periods of short-term teacher absence.

By stepping in to deliver pre-prepared lessons and maintain a focused classroom environment, Cover Supervisors also help reduce the workload on our teaching staff.

The girls in our school are hardworking, polite, respectful and very rewarding to work with.

Term time only

Salary Type: £16 per hour

Salary details: Hours per week: No set or guaranteed number of hours.

Contract type: Casual

About us

We are here to provide the best possible education for girls. We are passionate about the breadth of aspiration and opportunity, and ensure that our girls are empowered with the skills, habits and attributes needed to thrive in the 21st Century and to contribute significantly to the world.

The role involves taking sole responsibility for a class of students, managing behaviour, and supporting learning in line with the school's policies.

About you

The successful candidates will have experience of working in a school setting—perhaps as a teaching assistant, cover supervisor, coach, teacher, or in a similar capacity. Strong communication skills, confidence in managing a classroom, and a professional, adaptable approach are essential. Full training will be provided, and you will be supported by a friendly and experienced team.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Dr Challoner’s High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

1. All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
2. All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.