Curriculum Cover Assistant

Garth Hill College; Priestwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A comprehensive educational institution in England is seeking a Curriculum Cover Assistant to supervise classes for absent teachers. This role is ideal for individuals looking to progress in education, offering a supportive atmosphere and professional development opportunities. Candidates should have Level 3 education and GCSEs in English and Mathematics. Applications must be submitted using the college's application form by 9am, 6 October 2025.

Benefits

Strong staff association

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to supervise classes.
• Ability to adapt teaching materials to a wide range of subjects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes for absent teachers using provided plans and resources.
• Work across various subject areas.
• Demonstrate initiative in challenging situations.

Skills

Reliability

Efficiency

Enthusiasm

Confidence in challenging situations

Education

Educated to Level 3 (two GCE A Level passes)

Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics (GCSE Grade C or higher)

Job description

Overview

37 hours per week. Term time only plus 2 INSET days.

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, efficient and enthusiastic candidate to the position of Curriculum Cover Assistant on a permanent basis. This post may suit someone who is considering a career in teaching or a Teaching Assistant or Higher-Level Teaching Assistant looking for career progression. It offers the opportunity to work in a wide range of subject areas across the curriculum. You will supervise classes for absent teachers, using plans and resources provided by them.

Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive, friendly school. (Ofsted, October 2024)

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes for absent teachers using plans and resources provided.
• Work across a wide range of subject areas across the curriculum.
• Demonstrate initiative and the confidence to deal with challenging situations.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 (two GCE A Level passes).
• Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics (GCSE Grade C or higher or equivalent).

Other information

Prospective candidates are advised to study the person specification and job description for this post carefully.

We offer a positive, friendly and supportive atmosphere, a strong team ethos, a strong staff association and the very best programme of professional development together with opportunities for career development.

Garth Hill College is a happy and vibrant place of learning. We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally.

Further details can be obtained from Mrs K Clarke at the College on [e-mail]

Only applications submitted on the College's application form will be considered.

Closing date: 9am, 6 October 2025.

Safeguarding

Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced DBS check. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) young people. You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.