Cover Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive staff

Tailored CPD

Well-resourced school

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an adaptable educator to cover classes from Reception to Year 6, bringing enthusiasm and strong classroom management. The role involves planning and leading an extracurricular activity twice weekly while collaborating closely with staff to support all children.

We value creativity, varied teaching strategies, and a proactive team approach. A supportive environment and opportunities for CPD are highlighted in the school’s ethos.

Qualifications

• Self-motivation and drive to support all children.
• Ability to cover classes from Years R to 6.
• Enthusiasm and knowledge to teach across various subjects.
• Plan and lead an extra-curricular activity twice weekly.
• Creativity and knowledge of varied teaching strategies.
• Strong behaviour management abilities.
• Proactive team player with staff and children.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes across Years R-6 as needed.
• Plan and lead an extra-curricular activity twice weekly.
• Apply creative teaching strategies and manage behaviour effectively.
• Collaborate with staff to support all children.

Skills

Self-motivation

Cover classes R-6

Curriculum versatility

Extracurricular planning

Creativity in teaching

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Candidates must have:

• The ability to be self-motivated and driven to support the needs of all children
• The ability to cover classes from Years R-6
• Enthusiasm and relevant knowledge to teach across variety of curriculum areas
• To plan and lead an extra-curricular activity twice weekly
• To be creative and knowledgeable to different strategies to use within the classroom, as
• well as strong behaviour management skills
• To be proactive and work as a good team player with members of staff and children

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive staff, SLT and Governors
• Amazing children who work hard, behave well and will make you smile
• A well-resourced school that offers tailored CPD and close relationships with outside agencie

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and the promoting of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required before any offer of appointment, along with references and all other background checks. Staff are expected to understand and follow our robust safeguarding policies in order to keep our children safe.