Cover Supervisor

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

Job summary

A local educational institution in Portsmouth is looking for a Cover Supervisor to provide teaching support and engage students with pre-determined lesson plans. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and possess excellent interpersonal skills. This role involves communicating with students, parents, and professionals to support pupil development. Join a supportive team dedicated to fostering a love of learning and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Part of a supportive academy trust

Two-week October half term to support wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally in a primary setting.
• Good working knowledge of the primary national curriculum.
• Ability to motivate and stimulate learning while managing pupil behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons from pre-determined plans.
• Support pupils' learning and behaviour.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, and external agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to engage pupils

Resilience

Education

GCSE C or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to provide regular cover for teachers in class. Drawing on your experience, you will be expected to teach lively and engaging lessons from plans and respond appropriately to the needs of the pupils in line with the Academy policy. With experience of working with children, ideally in a primary age setting, you will have excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to communicate with pupils and a wide range of people including parents, carers and outside agencies. You will be resilient and hard working with the ability to work on your own initiative while understanding the need to work as part of a cohesive team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons from pre-determined plans and respond to students’ needs in line with Academy policy.
• Work with pupils to support their learning and behaviour as part of a cohesive teaching team.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, carers and external agencies as required.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE C or equivalent and with a high standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Good working knowledge of the primary national curriculum.
• Experience of teaching to pre-determined plans and the ability to motivate and stimulate learning while ensuring appropriate pupil behaviour.

What the school offers its staff

We are a values led school which underpins all that we do at Stamshaw Junior School in order to be kind, do our best and achieve together. We have high expectations of work and behaviour, and we aim to foster a life-long love of learning in our pupils and equip them with skills and attributes which will allow them to flourish both in school and beyond.

In November 2023, our school was graded as a GOOD school by Ofsted.

We are a proud member of the University of Chichester Academy Trust and we are seeking a highly motivated and positive cover supervisor for the new academic year. If you can demonstrate the skillset required for this position, we would like to hear from you.

In return, you will be part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, bringing you added benefits and opportunities. You will find that each of our Academies has a unique identity, but a shared belief in creating a positive and enriching environment, where all staff feel valued. As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing and delivering high-quality education, we have introduced a two-week October half term across all our schools. This initiative is already making a positive impact—giving staff and pupils a valuable break during the long autumn term, reducing absence through illness, and supporting overall well-being. It also brings greater consistency across our Trust, creating a more connected and efficient way of working. It’s just one example of how we prioritise our people and create a working environment where everyone can thrive.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks.