Senior Cover Supervisor in Southampton

As the school advances into its next stage of development, it is seeking to recruit new team members to support its pursuit of excellence.

The goal is to provide an outstanding educational experience for every student, anchored in values and a culture of ambition, excellence, kindness, inclusion, and community.

Senior Cover Supervisor 

The position of Senior Cover Supervisor presents an excellent opportunity for candidates to engage with young learners.

This role can be a rewarding career in itself or a stepping stone toward teaching or other youth-focused professions.

The school supports cover supervisors in their areas of passion while offering a wide range of experiences.

Emphasis is placed on teamwork and the ability to acquire new skills rather than prior experience, with thorough training provided.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing various classes in the absence of the regular teacher
• Implementing the provided lesson plans
• Managing student behavior and ensuring students remain on task
• Assisting teachers in the classroom
• Delivering dynamic and engaging lessons from existing plans
• Supporting students by addressing their questions

Additional Duties

• Providing classroom and technician support during quieter periods
• Invigilating exams
• Handling general administrative tasks
• Coordinating pre-planned cover schedules with the Senior Administrative Officer

Candidate Expectations

• High standards and expectations
• Excellent classroom management skills
• A proactive and engaging approach to lesson delivery
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

What the School Offers

• A thorough induction program, complete with a dedicated mentor
• Continuous opportunities for professional learning, development, and improvement
• The chance to contribute to raising standards for all studentss

If you are an already experienced Cover Supervisor or have trnaferable suibale experinces working with young people and are interested in the role, please submit your application ASAP.

Shortlisting will happen as applications are recieved. 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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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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