Cover Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A high school in Ashford seeks a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support teaching and manage classroom activities. This role involves supervising cover work, assisting students, and maintaining a safe learning environment. Candidates should be passionate about improving student outcomes. The position offers a collaborative and supportive school atmosphere focused on teaching and learning.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Positive atmosphere for teaching

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about improving students’ life chances.
• Ability to contribute to a supportive and effective teaching team.
• Enthusiasm for creative subjects and developing students’ potential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cover work set according to policy.
• Help students complete set work and manage behavior.
• Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Ability to manage classroom behavior

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Thomas Knyvett College are seeking a passionate and dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our Cover Department. To provide cover for absent staff including teaching and learning that supports students to make as much progress as possible.

The role of a Cover Supervisor is to support learning and teaching within the school, by helping maintain consistency of teaching and supervision. Assisting teaching staff with administrative elements of their role.

Responsibilities

• To supervise cover work that has been set in accordance with school policy
• To help students complete set work when covering a lesson, collecting work after the lesson and returning it to the appropriate teacher
• To monitor student progress of set tasks and report back to the class teacher
• To maintain clear boundaries and expectations on behaviour and learning in lessons
• To manage the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking set work to ensure a safe and orderly environment
• To report back as appropriate on the behaviour of students during classes, and any issues that arise
• To respond to any questions from students on set work, where ability allows, and/or to refer students to discuss matters with their class teacher
• To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures
• To complete tutor group register at set registration times
• To assist teaching staff with the preparation and organisation of learning resources
• To follow schemes of work and lesson plans shared
• To maintain a stimulating, engaging and safe learning environment
• To contribute to the wider life of the school, e.g. whole-school routines and duties, if required

About the Trust and location

Thomas Knyvett College is part of The Howard Partnership Trust which advocates staff well-being and has a range of benefits for staff who work with us. We understand the current context of teaching and are keen to improve while supporting staff in their own career development and passions. The Trust spans all phases, mainstream and special provision, providing variety and opportunity to our staff. The college has excellent transport links being on bus routes, near the Staines by-pass and A30 and is only a six minute walk from Ashford Station.

What we are looking for

• Teachers who are passionate about improving students’ life chances.
• Ability to contribute to a supportive and highly effective teaching team.
• An enthusiasm for creative subjects and developing students’ potential.

What we offer

• A supportive team within a school that prioritises teaching and learning.
• Opportunities to try new approaches, take risks, and have fun in the classroom.
• A positive and collaborative atmosphere, focusing on strong relationships and personalised support for each student.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement. As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Safeguarding and further information

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.