Cover Supervisor

Leigh Academies Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Greater London is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support teachers during periods of absence. The role involves ensuring students adhere to work set by teachers and supporting their learning. Successful candidates will be patient, empathetic, and confident in classroom leadership. This position is ideal for those considering future teacher training, as it provides a comprehensive view of day-to-day school operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service

Collaborative MAT network

Additional LAT benefits

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with secondary-aged students.
• Be confident in leading a full class.
• No responsibility for lesson planning or assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructions and ensure students work on set tasks.
• Answer students' general questions.
• Report back to the teacher on various issues.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Classroom management

Communication skills

Job description

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Leigh Academy Bexley has a core team of Cover Supervisors who provide essential support across the school in periods of teacher absence, such as PPA cover, school trips, short absence, etc.

We are growing our team and have an exciting opportunity to appoint an additional Cover Supervisor to join us as soon as possible. Cover Supervisors are responsible for providing instructions and ensuring the work set by the class teacher is worked on by students, answering students' general questions and reporting back to the teacher on a range of issues. Our successful candidate will enjoy working with secondary‑aged students, be patient and empathetic, and be confident in leading a full class. It is an amazing opportunity and a great way of having a clear understanding of a school’s day‑to‑day operation if you are interested in undertaking ‘Teacher Training’ in the near future. A Cover Supervisor’s role allows you to explore a range of subjects within a school which further enhances one’s opportunities.

Please note that Cover Supervisors do not have any responsibility for planning lessons themselves, or any form of assessment of students' progress or development.