Cover Supervisor

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a high-caliber Cover Supervisor to join their supportive team. This role involves managing a classroom, ensuring students remain engaged with pre-prepared activities, and supporting their educational journey. It's an excellent opportunity for those interested in pursuing teacher training in the future. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment, fostering academic excellence, and empowering students to flourish. Join a vibrant community where your contributions will make a lasting impact on young lives.

Benefits

Welcoming colleagues

Excellent facilities including a farm and art gallery

High-quality CPD opportunities

Links with girls' schools in the UK and abroad

Employee well-being support

Local community engagement

Priority admission for children

Proximity to public transport

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young people to help them reach their potential.
• Ability to manage and supervise activities of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage a classroom and ensure students stay on task.
• Support students with pre-prepared exercises and activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

ICT Proficiency

Positive Behaviour Strategies

Team Collaboration

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Teaching Qualification (future interest)

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a high-calibre Cover Supervisor to join our talented and supportive team at The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls.

The cover supervisor's main role will be to manage a classroom, ensuring that students remain on task with pre-prepared exercises and activities that have been set by the teacher, and to support them wherever possible. You should have a passion for working with young people to ensure they can fulfill their potential. This is an excellent opportunity to gain a clear understanding of a school’s day-to-day operation if you are interested in undertaking ‘Teacher Training’ in the future.

The successful candidate will:

• Work effectively and efficiently as part of a team of professionals.
• Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including presentation skills.
• Be able to manage, supervise, and direct the activities of children and young people.
• Be proficient in the use of ICT and the software programmes used in schools.
• Be able to deploy a range of strategies and techniques to encourage positive behaviour and maintain order and discipline.
• Become familiar with relevant curriculum information and teaching methods.

The successful candidate will become part of an oversubscribed, flourishing school for girls aged 11 to 18, with confident, courteous, articulate students and an ethos of empowerment. The school is committed to providing the best learning opportunities in a safe, secure, and friendly environment with dedicated colleagues who strive for excellence.

In return, we can offer you:

• Welcoming and friendly colleagues.
• A stimulating and welcoming learning environment with excellent facilities, including a farm, an art gallery, and our own railway.
• High-quality CPD, including NPQ and other further qualifications. Opportunities to teach across all Key Stages.
• Strong links with girls’ schools in the UK and abroad through the International Coalition of Girls Schools (ICGS).
• Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), the Trust’s employee well-being support and medical programme, including 24-hour access to a GP helpline, counselling, stress management, and more.
• A colleague Support Pack regularly updated with local financial guidance, schemes, and support.
• Links with the local community, including our charity partner, The Trussell Trust Food Bank.
• Increased priority in admission to our school for your children.
• Proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line), and on a main bus route.

For further information about this role, please email [e-mail]. Visits to the school are welcomed.

The Frances Bardsley Academy is a large secondary school situated in Romford, Havering. Recognized as 'Ofsted Outstanding' for Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management, the school boasts a Progress 8 score of +0.39, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence.

At the LIFE Education Trust, our mission is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish'. We uphold three core beliefs: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity, and Heartfelt Compassion, which are at the heart of everything we do. We support our schools in delivering excellent pupil outcomes, creating vibrant environments, and offering rewarding careers.

The Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented ethnic minorities. LIFE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.