Cover Supervisor

Are you looking to gain valuable experience in a secondary school setting?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to work in a variety of secondary schools in Portsmouth. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced educators seeking flexible work and a rewarding role within education.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage classroom activities in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain engaged and follow the lesson plans provided.
• Maintain a positive and focused learning environment by implementing behaviour management strategies where necessary.
• Support students with any questions or tasks during the lesson, offering guidance and clarification when needed.
• Liaise with teaching staff and heads of department to provide feedback on students’ progress and behaviour.
• Ensure the health and safety of students at all times and handle any incidents in line with school policies.
• Foster a supportive and respectful classroom atmosphere, encouraging students to participate and remain on task.

Requirements:

• A minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths. A degree is highly desirable, especially for graduates considering a career in teaching.
• Previous experience working with young people, ideally in a school environment or similar setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage groups of students effectively.
• Adaptability, patience, and resilience to deal with varied classroom situations.
• An enhanced DBS check on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Graduate looking to pursue a career in teaching: This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain first-hand classroom experience, build confidence, and develop skills that will support your future teacher training applications.
• Aspiring teachers: You will gain valuable insights into lesson delivery, student engagement, and classroom management.
• Experienced educators: Cover Supervisors with classroom experience looking for a flexible role within education will find this a rewarding position.
• Individuals with experience in youth work or coaching: If you have experience working with young people, either in a school, youth group, or sports coaching capacity, this role will enable you to apply those skills in a classroom setting.

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel:

• Flexible working hours: Choose your availability and enjoy work-life balance.
• Competitive daily rates with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training courses to support your career progression.
• A dedicated consultant offering support and guidance to help you secure long-term or permanent teaching opportunities.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of secondary schools across Portsmouth, gaining exposure to different teaching styles and environments.

How to Apply:

If you’re looking to make a positive impact in secondary schools and want to gain valuable classroom experience, please send your CV and a cover letter.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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