Impactful Cover Supervisor: Inspire Student Progress

The Arthur Terry School; Four Oaks; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Mentoring

Wellbeing days

Career progression

Job summary

The Arthur Terry School is seeking an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our supportive and ambitious team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting students and ensuring they continue to make progress when their usual teacher is unavailable.

The successful candidate will supervise classes across the school, maintaining a positive learning environment and ensuring students remain engaged with their work.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in an educational or similar setting.
• High expectations of student behaviour, engagement and achievement.
• Can establish positive and professional relationships with students.
• Confident managing groups of students and maintaining a calm and purposeful learning environment.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to follow lesson plans and instructions effectively.
• Adaptable, reliable and able to respond positively to changing priorities.
• Committed to supporting students to achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes in the absence of the usual classroom teacher, ensuring students complete the work provided.
• Creating and maintaining a positive, calm and purposeful learning environment.
• Providing clear instructions and support to students to enable them to complete their learning independently.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school's policies and expectations.
• Monitoring student engagement and progress and providing feedback to teaching staff where appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and colleagues across the school to support student achievement and wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with young people

High expectations of behaviour

Positive student relationships

Group management

Clear communication

Adaptability and reliability

Commitment to student potential

Job description

The Arthur Terry School is seeking an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our supportive and ambitious team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting students and ensuring they continue to make progress when their usual teacher is unavailable.

The successful candidate will supervise classes across the school, maintaining a positive learning environment and ensuring students remain engaged with their work.