Cover Supervisor

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent day school is seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor to ensure lesson continuity in the absence of teachers. Responsibilities include managing classroom activities, supervising assessments, and assisting with school events. Ideal candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills to support students' needs.

Qualifications

• Experience managing classroom activities.
• Strong communication skills with students.
• Organizational skills to maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Manage covering of lessons and duties daily.
• Act as a cover teacher and supervise tests.
• Accompany school trips and invigilate exams.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication

Organization

Job description

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 30/06/2025 4pm Date of Interviews: On a rolling basis

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cover Supervisor to manage the covering of lessons and duties daily to ensure that all lessons can continue in the absence of the class teacher. Other responsibilities include acting as a cover teacher, producing cover records, supervising assessment tests for prospective pupils, accompanying school trips, and exam invigilation.

St Mary's is an Independent day school in Colchester, Essex for girls age 4-16 and with a Kindergarten for children age 2-4. Our vision is to empower girls to thrive at school and beyond and the Lower School has been ranked 12th highest performing Preparatory Schools in England by the Sunday Times. Many girls achieve scholarships to senior school and we have an impressive 11+ pass rate for those who choose to sit the exam. At the Senior School, excellent GCSE results are achieved each year. We're able to achieve such success by tailoring the education to suit the needs of each individual in our small classes and by giving the girls the encouragement and support they need to aim high.

For more information about the role, please [e-mail]

To apply, please complete an application form and return it to the school by [e-mail], or by post For the Attention of M Terry, HR & Compliance Officer, St Mary's School, 91 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3RB.

St Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening.

Information about the School

St Mary's is a highly successful independent day school for girls aged 3-16 years and boys aged 3-4 years, a member of the Girls' Schools Association, the Independent Association of Prep Schools and the prestigious Round Square organisation.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Mrs Molly Terry
91 Lexden Road, Colchester
Essex, CO3 3RB Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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