Cover Supervisor

The Westgate School; Winchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westgate School in Winchester seeks individuals to support pupils across the secondary phase, promoting a positive learning environment and building strong relationships with students and staff. You will communicate clearly, demonstrate initiative, and contribute to a team that motivates pupils to succeed.

Patience, creativity and enthusiasm are essential as you help manage behaviour and support learning across lessons, with occasional primary-phase coverage when required.

Qualifications

• Clear, positive communication with pupils and adults.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across the school.
• Supportive approach to encouraging good behaviour and a positive learning environment.
• Shows initiative and good time management.
• Patient, imaginative and enthusiastic when supporting pupils.
• Works well independently and in a team.
• Upholds school values to help every pupil succeed.

Skills

Clear communication

Positive relationships

Patience and empathy

Enthusiasm

Time management

Initiative

Teamwork

School values

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C) or equivalent

Job description

What we're looking for:

We are seeking individuals who can build positive, trusting relationships with children and who bring empathy, patience and enthusiasm to their work.

We'd love to hear from you if you can:

• Communicate clearly and positively with pupils and adults
• Build strong working relationships across the school
• Encourage excellent behaviour and a positive environment for learning
• Show initiative and manage your time effectively
• Bring patience, imagination and enthusiasm to supporting pupils
• Work well both independently and as part of a team
• Uphold our school values and help every pupil succeed

You will need Maths and English at GCSE Grade 4 (C) or equivalent.

The role will predominantly be in the secondary phase although you may on occasion be required to cover lessons in the primary phase.