Cover Supervisor (H5)

Bentley Wood High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution located in Greater London is seeking a skilled Cover Supervisor to oversee classes during teacher absences. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting students' learning and upholding the school's ethos of high-quality education. Ideal applicants will possess strong communication skills and a good education background. The school offers extensive professional development and emphasizes staff wellbeing in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing activities for staff

Beautiful campus in a natural setting

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate positively with students.
• Confidence in managing whole classes during teacher absence.
• Interest in the learning process of young people.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during the absence of teachers.
• Uphold the school's ethos and promote student wellbeing.
• Liaise with teachers to provide quality supervision.

Skills

Positive communication skills

Ability to supervise

Experience with young people

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated person to the position of Cover Supervisor. The successful candidate will be working in classrooms directly with students and will provide effective supervision of whole classes during the absence of teachers. Cover supervisors with experience are preferred but all applicants will be considered. At the heart of a successful school is the provision of high-quality teaching and learning, the effective use of resources, improving standards of achievement for all pupils and the promotion of pupils' personal development and wellbeing. A cover supervisor plays a key part in this provision by upholding the school's ethos, by liaising effectively with all teachers and providing quality supervision when the regular class teacher is absent to support high standards of learning. You will need to be confident with positive communication skills, have a good standard of education and an interest in how young people learn.

What we offer

• An outstanding track record at GCSE, BTEC and A level
• An inclusive school underpinned by our CARE values
• Students who actively engage in lessons and have excellent attitudes to learning
• Extensive professional development. We are the lead school for the Harrow Collegiate Alliance and work closely with other High Schools and Colleges in Harrow
• Staff wellbeing activities each week, e.g. mindfulness along with staff sports and clubs
• One of the best sites in London, located on the greenbelt next to Bentley Priory and set in 27 acres of woodland and fields, providing an exceptional learning environment

Achievements

• 36% of all GCSE grades were the highest levels of 9-7
• 62% of all students achieved 9-5 including English and Maths
• 95% achieving EBacc
• 21% of A Level grades resulted in an A or A grade and 100% of Health & Social Care students achieved D- D enabling many students to secure a place into their first-choice universities and degree apprenticeships

Tours of the school are strongly encouraged; please contact the school office to arrange a tour and visit our school website and prospectus to learn more about the school and the role.

Note: The job you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are "protected" under Police Act 1997 - Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account. If you are invited to interview you will be required to complete a "Disclosure of Criminal Record" form. The School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safeguarding checks including digital screening will be undertaken prior to appointment. This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and all staff have safeguarding responsibilities.