Cover Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Nower Hill High School in Harrow is seeking a Cover Supervisor for immediate start. It is a full-time role (part-time considered) on a one-year Fixed Term contract; scale H5 (£33,129 p.a. pro rata £28,335.23 for full-time, 36 hours per week).

You will cover classes independently, often outside your specialist area, and support learning in your attached faculty. Full training is provided, and prior school experience is not required.

Qualifications

• For the role, graduates with an interest in how young people learn and enthusiasm for working in a school are welcomed.
• Full training is provided; prior school experience is not required.
• This post is suitable for someone aiming to pursue a teaching career, with development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes independently, including subjects outside your specialist area.
• Support students' learning within the attached faculty; perform duties as required.

Skills

Cover supervision

Classroom coverage

Adaptability

Enthusiasm for teaching

Learner-centred approach

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for an immediate start. Full time position, part time positions will be considered, term time only. One year fixed term contract. Scale H5, £33,129 pa which pro rata is £28,335.23 pa for full time, 36 hours per week, 8.15am - 4.30pm.

You will be responsible for independently covering classes, often outside of your specialism, in the absence of the class teacher. You will also support the learning of students in your attached faculty. These abilities will be assessed at interview.

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor, educated to graduate level with an interest in how young people learn and enthusiasm for working in a school. Previous experience in schools is not necessary as full training is provided.

This role would be particularly suitable for someone thinking of a career in teaching. There are many and varied professional development opportunities available and previous Cover Supervisors have successfully gained places on PGCE courses and progressed to become qualified teachers.

What the school offers its staff

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor, educated to graduate level with an interest in how young people learn and enthusiasm for working in a school. Previous experience in schools is not necessary as full training is provided.

Nower Hill is a high achieving co-educational, diverse school. At the most recent Ofsted inspection the school was rated “outstanding”. We have high all round standards and a warm, supportive environment.

We offer:

• a strong culture of professional development
• a supportive leadership team and colleagues
• excellent facilities and access to cutting edge technology that enhances learning
• A dedicated member of the Senior Leadership Team responsible for staff wellbeing
• Openness to consideration of flexible working requests
• a heavily oversubscribed school with high standards and high expectations
• students who are a pleasure to work with
• close proximity to North Harrow London Underground station.

Commitment to safeguarding

Nower Hill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service; a prohibition from teaching check (teachers only); satisfactory references; the right to work in the UK; and a satisfactory health check.