Cover Supervisor

Job Advertisement: Cover Supervisor or Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Location: Primary School, Market Harborough Area
Position: 4 Days Per Week, ASAP Start, Until the End of the Academic Year
Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience
Working on behalf of the Primary School: Teaching Personnel

About the Role:

Teaching Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a primary school in the Market Harborough area for a passionate and dedicated Cover Supervisor or Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join their team. This exciting role is available to start as soon as possible and will run until the end of the academic year. You will be responsible for teaching and supervising classes across all primary age groups.

As a Cover Supervisor or ECT, you will play a vital role in ensuring students continue their learning in a supportive and positive environment, promoting a love for learning and keeping children engaged. This part-time role (4 days per week) offers an excellent opportunity to work within a school that values professional development and delivering high-quality education.

This role is ideal for someone looking to gain valuable experience within a primary school setting, whether you are considering a future career in teaching or looking to enhance your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support students in the absence of the class teacher.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and activities across all primary age groups.
• Provide a safe and stimulating learning environment, ensuring children remain engaged and focused.
• Promote positive behaviour and support students' social and emotional development.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure continuity of learning and progression.
• Assist with the planning and assessment of pupils' learning, where necessary.
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What We Are Looking For:

• A passionate individual with a strong commitment to supporting young learners.
• A Cover Supervisor with experience working with children, or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) eager to develop your teaching career.
• Experience working within schools is ideal.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to work across all primary age groups.
• A proactive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach to working with others.
• Ideally, an understanding of the primary school curriculum and effective strategies for managing classroom behaviour.
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Why Join Us?

• A supportive and welcoming school team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A beautiful school environment that focuses on nurturing every child’s development.
• Flexibility with a part-time role (4 days per week) to maintain a positive work-life balance.
• A chance to make a positive impact on students’ learning until the end of the academic year.
• An excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a primary school setting, perfect for those considering a long-term career in education.
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How to Apply:

If you are excited about making a difference in children’s education and are looking for a rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your experience and why you would be a great fit for this role to jordan.webb@teachingpersonnel.com, with the subject line “Cover Supervisor or ECT Application - [Your Name]”.

We look forward to receiving your application!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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