Cover Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Greater London seeks an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to deliver lessons and support students, including those within the SEND department. Candidates should be committed to fostering a positive learning environment and hold excellent communication skills. The role is an excellent opportunity for PGCE students looking to gain experience before their ECT position.

Benefits

Support, mentoring, and training

Employee Assistance Programme (Wellbeing)

Qualifications

• Proven track record of supporting learners.
• Commitment to the ethos of high expectations.
• Resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prepared lessons and supervise classes.
• Work with small groups in the SEND department.
• Support learning, behavior, and engagement.

Skills

Excellent literacy and communication skills

Commitment to the education of children

Ability to motivate and enthuse others

Creativity and commitment to lifelong learning

Job description

Cover Supervisor

What skills and experience we’re looking for
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.

Why Copthall

Copthall is a beacon of success and has been featured regularly on a range of media platforms. Our commitment to staff development and welfare is exceptionally strong and is evident in the calm and purposeful atmosphere you will find at our school.

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.

Success Criteria

• Excellent literacy and communication skills
• Real commitment to the education of children and a proven track record of supporting learners
• Committed to our ethos of high expectations and no excuses with the belief that every child can succeed
• Resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils

What We 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)

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school’s virtual tour at Virtual Tour.

Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting safeguarding and the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check.