Cover Supervisor - Kingston upon Thames

Teaching Personnel; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks an experienced Cover Supervisor to join a secondary school in Kingston upon Thames. The role involves supervising classes during teacher absences, managing student engagement, and supporting educational needs. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in similar roles and strong communication skills. Flexible working options are available, and the school offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Staff Environment

Well-Resourced School

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant.
• Confident managing classroom behaviour and delivering lessons.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes ensuring students complete assigned work.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide feedback to teachers on lesson progress.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Classroom Management

Education

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Job Advertisement: Experienced Cover Supervisor – Kingston upon Thames

Position:Cover Supervisor
Location:Secondary School, Kingston upon Thames
Salary:Competitive, based on experience
Contract Type:Full-time/Part-time (Flexible options available)
Start Date:ASAP

Teaching Personnel is seeking anexperienced Cover Supervisorto join a dynamic secondary school inKingston upon Thames. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring students remain engaged in pre-set work and maintaining a positive learning environment.

• Supervise classes across various subjects, ensuring students complete assigned work.

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.

• Provide brief feedback to teachers on lesson progress and student engagement.

• Support students with their learning, offering guidance where necessary.

• Assist with administrative tasks as required.

• Previous experience as aCover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, or in a similar rolewithin a secondary school.

• Confident managing classroom behaviour and delivering pre-prepared lessons.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• Flexibility to work across different subjects and year groups.

• A proactive and resilient attitude, with a passion for supporting education.

• Supportive and welcoming staff environment.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Well-resourced school with excellent facilities.

• Convenient location with strong transport links.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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