Job description

Position: Cover Supervisor
Start Date: September
Hours: Term Time Only, 8:20am to 3:20pm

About Us:
High School is a dynamic and vibrant institution, where high aspirations and excellence are not just aspirations but norms. Our school ethos fosters enthusiasm, energy, and a sense of belonging among both students and staff. As noted by Ofsted in January 2017, "leaders have successfully established a school where high aspirations and excellence are the norm, and where pupils and staff enjoy coming to work."

Role Overview:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, positive, and proactive professional to join our dedicated team as a Cover Supervisor. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the continuity of learning by supervising lessons when teachers are absent. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring students remain on task and complete assigned work, maintaining good order within the classroom.
  • Providing assistance and explanation to students as needed, ensuring they understand and carry out the tasks set by the teacher.
  • Utilizing your skills to work effectively with both groups and individuals, drawing on any experience working in schools or with teenagers.

About You:

  • You possess excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Proven ability to work with large groups of teenagers or within school settings is advantageous.
  • Candidates educated to degree level are encouraged to apply, especially those interested in progressing onto the SCITT Programme to become a teacher.

We Offer:

  • An opportunity to join an Outstanding Academy that consistently achieves exceptional outcomes for its students.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. 

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

Application Details: If you're ready to contribute your skills and passion to our mission, we invite you to apply! Please apply or send your CV to jessie.dowden@gsleducation.com