Casual Cover Supervisor at Shaftesbury School

Dorset Council UK; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to support teaching staff at a leading school in Shaftesbury. The role involves supervising classes during teacher absences and provides opportunities for casual work. This position is perfect for someone who can motivate young people and contribute to a positive school environment.

Benefits

Access to staff gym

Well-being charter

Staff refreshments daily

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed individual.
• Ability to motivate and organize.
• Experience or interest in working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes in the absence of teachers.
• Supervise and manage student behavior.
• Contribute positively to the school team.

Skills

Motivation

Organizational skills

Commitment

Job description

We wish to appoint a Cover Supervisor who is enthusiastic, committed and enjoys working with young people to commence as soon as possible. You will cover classes in the short-term absence of teachers who will provide work for you to supervise. Successful candidates may also be offered casual work at Sturminster Newton High School.

We are looking for someone with high expectations, who is able to motivate and organise. We are looking for someone who will go the extra mile and can make substantial and sustained contribution to the school team and beyond. In return, you will join a school and a trust that is full of activity, opportunity and optimism. You will join a school that has a centralised behaviour management system, supporting staff workload. The school has an Alternative Provision on site for students who struggle with the mainstream lesson setting and these are fully staffed. Shaftesbury is a school which has a thriving 6th Form and fantastic facilities, including a staff gym, an industrial hospitality facility for our Catering courses, five ICT suites, a 6th Form and Staff Café, a fully resourced Library, staff refreshments every day, a multi-faceted Steps to Support programme for our young people, a staff well-being charter and staff counselling.