Cover Supervisor

The Astley Cooper School; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Vivup cashback scheme

Comprehensive CPD programme

Job summary

The Astley Cooper School in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our established team. You will support pupils and help create a calm, purposeful learning environment where every student can thrive.

We value applicants who are passionate about helping disadvantaged learners, building strong relationships and encouraging high expectations. Join us to make a real difference in young people's lives and futures.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people would be advantageous.
• Passion for supporting disadvantaged backgrounds and helping students succeed.
• Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Have a genuine passion for working with young people and supporting their development.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students.
• Maintain high expectations and encourage students to achieve their best.
• Be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to making a difference.
• Be confident managing a classroom and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Be reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Be willing to contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Job description

Join The Astley Cooper School and make a real difference to young people

Are you passionate about helping young people succeed? Do you enjoy building positive relationships and creating a calm, purposeful learning environment?

The Astley Cooper School is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Cover Supervisor to join our established team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people and help them achieve more than they thought possible.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who are passionate about supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and who understand the positive impact that encouragement, high expectations and strong relationships can have on a student's confidence and achievement.

About The Astley Cooper School

The Astley Cooper School is an increasingly popular and oversubscribed secondary school in Hemel Hempstead. We are proud of our diverse school community and are committed to providing the very best opportunities for every student and member of staff.

Situated on the edge of Hemel Hempstead, the school benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to the M1 and M25 as well as the local train station.

We are continuing to build a strong culture of success, with high expectations for all our students. Our aim is that every young person leaves us as a successful, well-rounded and confident individual, ready to take their next steps and succeed in the modern world.

Working in our school can be challenging, but that is also what makes it so rewarding. Our challenges are significant, but they are exactly why we love working here.

The successful candidate will

• Have a genuine passion for working with young people and supporting their development.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students.
• Have high expectations of students and encourage them to achieve their best.
• Be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to making a difference.
• Be confident managing a classroom and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Be reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Be willing to contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Experience of working with young people would be an advantage, but most importantly, we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to helping every student succeed.

What we can offer you

At The Astley Cooper School, we recognise that our staff are central to our success. We are committed to supporting colleagues to develop professionally and personally, and offer:

• A competitive salary
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Vivup - a Hertfordshire County Council cashback scheme
• A comprehensive CPD programme for all colleagues
• A supportive and committed school community
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives and futures of young people

Be part of something that matters

If you are enthusiastic, positive and passionate about helping young people reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Join The Astley Cooper School and become part of a team that believes in the potential of every student and is committed to helping them achieve more than they thought possible.