Cover Supervisor

Thomas's London Day Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support students' learning and wellbeing. The role involves supervising classes, engaging students in their work, assisting with individual needs, and upholding school policies to ensure a safe environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong classroom management skills and a commitment to student independence. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students in an educational setting is preferred.
• Ability to engage students in learning activities and promote positive behavior.
• Strong communication skills to provide effective feedback to teachers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes and support students' learning.
• Assist students based on individual needs and promote independence.
• Uphold safeguarding and school policies during breaks.

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Communication

Job description

Thomas's College is a brand-new selective co-educational day and weekly boarding school for students from 11 to 18. Our school sits in a beautiful five-acre campus at the top of Richmond Hill, 15 minutes' walk from Richmond Station, with magnificent buildings surrounding a central garden. We have outstanding sports facilities a short drive away, with Richmond Park on our doorstep. The whole site is full of space and greenery.

We seek to offer a new approach to London independent education, built around the choices and interests of each individual, that combines the best of traditional excellence with radical innovation. We teach psychology to all students, we offer alternative qualifications alongside GCSE and A Level, we've changed the student journey to include a three-year Sixth Form we're at the leading edge of educational reform.

Above all we offer a family atmosphere, full of heart, along with the passion and drive of an entrepreneurial start-up environment. It is a combination that we believe will bring our students benefits, in terms of their success, happiness and values, that will last lifelong. For staff, we hope that working at the College will be an experience they treasure throughout the course of their careers.

The Cover Supervisor plays a key part in supporting students' learning and wellbeing by supervising classes, engaging students in their work, and encouraging positive behaviour. They will assist students according to individual needs, help promote independence, and contribute to a safe, supportive classroom environment.

The Cover Supervisor will provide feedback to teachers on student progress, supervising students during breaks and transitions, and upholding all safeguarding, behaviour, and school policies to ensure the highest standards of care and conduct.