Cover Supervisor

Shenfield High School; Hutton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenfield High School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to support classes during teacher absences. You’ll bring pre-planned work to life, keep students engaged and help manage behaviour while building relationships with colleagues.

Experience in a secondary school is desirable; induction and training will be provided. The role offers an opportunity to gain experience before pursuing a teaching career.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working or training in a secondary school is highly desirable.
• Induction and training will be provided to the successful candidate.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to supervise whole classes during short-term absences.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Bring pre-planned work to life and keep students engaged.
• Manage behaviour and support a positive learning environment.

Job description

The role

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic colleague to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. A firm but non-confrontational approach towards classroom management is essential, as are excellent communication skills. This is the perfect opportunity to determine whether you would like to train as a teacher, or if you would like to gain more experience before securing a teaching position.

Previous experience working or training in a secondary school would be highly desirable. Induction and training will be given to the successful candidate.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be perfectly positioned to work alongside various departments, adding support and strength as well as building key relationships and gaining a diverse range of skills and experience while working alongside your colleagues. You will be bringing the pre-planned work to life, keeping students engaged whilst managing behavior in the classroom.

Our School

Shenfield High School is a standalone 11-18 Academy with a comprehensive ethos and commitment to high academic standards supported by a significant investment in pastoral care and wellbeing.

The school is conveniently located close to Shenfield mainline station on the line into London Liverpool Street and home to the eastern terminus of the new cross rail Elizabeth Line. The school’s location attracts outer fringe London allowance.

For more information please see the Candidate Information Pack.