Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor - Chorley

Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date: September 2024

About Us: We are a dynamic and thriving secondary school located in the heart of Chorley, committed to providing a supportive and stimulating learning environment for all our students. Our school prides itself on academic excellence, a diverse curriculum, and a strong sense of community.

Role Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring that students remain engaged and on task with the pre-set work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising and managing the behaviour of students in the classroom.
• Delivering pre-prepared lessons and resources left by the absent teacher.
• Assisting students with their work and responding to any questions.
• Ensuring a positive and productive learning environment.
• Reporting back to the absent teacher on the progress of the lesson and any issues that arose.
• Adhering to the school’s policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding and child protection.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with young people, preferably in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage classroom behavior effectively.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in different subject areas.
• A proactive and positive approach to supporting students’ learning.
• A commitment to the ethos and values of the school.

Desirable:

• A degree or relevant qualification.
• Experience in a similar role.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role to [email@example.com] by [Application Deadline Date].

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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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