Cover Supervisor

COPTHALL SCHOOL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse girls' school in London is seeking an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to deliver prepared lessons and support students. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and a real commitment to education. The role offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive and passionate team. This is a vital position to ensure every pupil's success and to help create a safe learning environment.

Benefits

Mentoring and training

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to make significant contributions

Qualifications

• Real commitment to the education of children and a proven track record of supporting learners.
• High expectations and a belief that every child can succeed.
• Resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Cover whole class lessons and deliver prepared lessons during short-term absence of teaching staff.
• Work with small groups of students within the SEND department to support learning, behaviour and engagement.
• Motivate and enthuse learners, demonstrating a creative approach to lifelong learning.

Skills

Excellent literacy and communication skills

Commitment to the education of children

Ability to motivate and enthuse learners

Job description

Overview

Do you share our values of Respect, Equality for All, Support and Safety, Aspiration and Responsibility? If so, come and join our diverse girls' school enriching the lives of our amazing students and joining a committed and passionate Pastoral Team. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational Cover Supervisor responsible for delivering prepared lessons and supervising whole class lessons during short term absence of teaching staff. In addition to covering lessons, you may be asked to work with small groups of students within the SEND department, to support learning, behaviour and engagement with lessons. You will need the ability to motivate and enthuse others and be creative and committed to lifelong learning. This position could suit a PGCE student who wants to spend some time in a school before taking up an ECT post next year. Copthall is a beacon of success and has been featured regularly on a range of media platforms: https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/238/news-events. Our commitment to staff development and staff welfare is exceptionally strong and is evident in the calm and purposeful atmosphere you will find at our school. We are looking for staff who are committed to developing confident and capable learners and who are prepared to work hard for every single student. At Copthall, all staff, whether in teaching or support roles, are highly valued and their contribution to our students is appreciated by the whole school community. The school provides an environment for staff to thrive and develop professionally, whilst enhancing the experience of Copthall students.

Responsibilities

• Cover whole class lessons and deliver prepared lessons during short‑term absence of teaching staff.
• Work with small groups of students within the SEND department to support learning, behaviour and engagement.
• Motivate and enthuse learners, demonstrating a creative and committed approach to lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• Excellent literacy and communication skills.
• Real commitment to the education of children and a proven track record of supporting learners.
• High expectations and no excuses ethos, believing every child can succeed.
• The resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.

Benefits & Offer

• Support, mentoring and training appropriate to the post.
• A forward‑looking, hardworking and enthusiastic team of staff with the desire and skills to improve outcomes.
• The opportunity to make a significant contribution to the school, its students and families.
• Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme (Wellbeing).

Commitment to safeguarding

Copthall is committed to safeguarding all staff, students and families, ensuring a safe and secure learning environment.