cover supervisor

Location: South East London

Contract Type: Term:Time Only

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Are you a proactive, resilient, and engaging individual looking to make a tangible difference in a high:performing secondary environment? We are seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our vibrant academy team.

This role is ideal for aspiring teachers, recent graduates, or experienced education professionals who thrive in a fast:paced classroom setting and possess the classroom presence necessary to inspire students.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, your primary responsibility is to maintain a stable and focused learning environment during the short:term absence of teaching staff. You will not be required to plan lessons or grade assignments; instead, you will facilitate pre:prepared work and ensure students remain on task.

Key Responsibilities

• Classroom Management: Supervise students aged 11:18, ensuring they follow academy behaviour policies and remain engaged with their learning.
• Instructional Support: Deliver pre:set lesson content across various subjects, providing clarity and assistance where needed.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate registers and provide constructive feedback to departments regarding student progress and behaviour.
• Wider Academy Life: Assist with lunchtime supervision, form registration, and support various departments during non:cover periods.
  
  

About You

We are looking for someone who can balance a firm approach with an empathetic understanding of student needs.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Educated to A:Level standard or equivalent (Degree preferred).
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Adaptability: A quick:thinker who can manage shifting priorities throughout the school day.
• Resilience: A calm, professional manner and a good sense of humour are essential for navigating the challenges of a secondary school environment.
  
  

Why Join Us?

By joining our academy, you become part of a leading educational federation renowned for its commitment to both student and staff success.

• Professional Development: Access to an unrivalled CPD programme and clear pathways into teaching (including School Direct and Apprenticeship routes).
• Well being and Benefits: A comprehensive healthcare cash plan (including dental and optical), performance and loyalty bonuses, and a generous local government pension scheme.
• Supportive Culture: Work within a high challenge, high support environment alongside expert educators and leaders.
  
  

How

, please click on Apply Now or to and join us in shaping the future of young students.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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