Cover Supervisor

Tolworth Girls' School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution in Greater London is seeking an energetic Cover Supervisor to join their committed support staff team. Responsibilities include supervising classes, delivering work set by teachers, and engaging in extra-curricular activities. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and be computer literate. This position is term-time only and can be part-time or full-time.

Benefits

Contribution pension scheme

Free eye tests

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free flu jabs

Discounted gym membership

Free on-site parking

Free counselling services

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Conscientious and hardworking team player.
• Happy to work flexibly in a busy school.
• Experience is desirable but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a variety of classes across the school.
• Deliver cover work set by class teacher in their absence.
• Provide extra-curricular activities like trips, clubs and workshops.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good command of written and spoken English

Computer literate

Ability to drive minibus

Tools

Microsoft packages

Arbor or equivalent

Job description

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is a World Class School with high expectations, encouraging our students to be aspirational with their learning and to enjoy all aspects of school life. We are recruiting an energetic and reliable Cover Supervisor, to join our professional and highly committed support staff team.

This role involves supervising a variety of classes across the school, delivering cover work to students which has been set by the class teacher in their absence. You will also get involved in providing extra‑curricular activities and experiences for students including trips, clubs and workshops, aside from the usual timetable.

You

Our ideal candidate is a conscientious and hardworking team player who is happy to work flexibly in a busy school. You will have excellent communication skills and a good command of written and spoken English. It is also essential for you to be computer literate with experience of using Microsoft packages and ideally Arbor or equivalent, however, full training will be given. Candidates who are able to drive our school minibus are particularly desirable.

This post is term‑time only with working hours 8.15am to 3.45pm. This post can be part‑time or full‑time and must include Monday, Wednesday and Friday as a minimum.

Accreditations

Our last OFSTED Inspection in September 2023 confirmed that Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form continues to be an Outstanding school and our recent Quality Assurance Review (QAR) with Challenge Partners confirmed that we are a Leading School. We also have World Class School Accreditation, supporting our absolute commitment to providing the very best education for our students.

Why work for Tolworth Girls’?

Employee wellbeing is a key part of our values; we have a wide range of incentives to engage staff and ensure they are appreciated and feel valued. Our benefits include contribution pension scheme; free eye tests; cycle‑to‑work scheme; free flu jabs; discounted membership for the on‑site gym and free on‑site parking. We have an employee assistance programme, which includes free counselling services, plus across school we offer colleagues many opportunities for training, development and coaching. We like to get involved in the fun stuff too, supporting charity events and taking every opportunity to get together and have a cuppa in our dedicated staffroom.

Safeguarding Statement

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. As part of the Academy’s due diligence, shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search to identify any incidents or issues which are publicly available online. If there is anything concerning, candidates will be asked to comment on it at interview.

Direct applications only. No recruitment agencies.

Equal opportunities

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form reserve the right to close this advert early, should suitable candidates apply. We therefore advise all potential candidates to submit as early as possible.

EEO Statement

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership. The Academy is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.