Cover Supervisor

Flexible Cover Supervisor required for secondary school in Portsmouth

About Us: Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, providing high-quality staff to schools across the country. We pride ourselves on matching talented individuals with schools that can benefit from their skills and enthusiasm. Our client, a well-regarded secondary school, is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Cover Supervisors to join their team. a well-regarded secondary school, is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Cover Supervisors to join our team. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlighted our commitment to safeguarding and ongoing improvements in education and student support. We are a school on a mission to ensure every pupil receives a high-quality education, and we are looking for individuals who share our passion for learning and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring that pupils remain on task with pre-set activities.

• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment in the classroom.

• Implement the school’s behaviour policy effectively, fostering a culture of respect and achievement.

• Support the school’s mission to improve attendance and engagement among pupils.

• Provide assistance to students with additional needs, including those with SEND and SEMH requirements.

What We Are Looking For:

• Previous experience in an educational setting is desirable but not essential.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.

• A flexible and adaptable approach, ready to take on various classroom roles as needed.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• An understanding of the challenges facing secondary education, particularly in relation to behaviour management and student engagement.

What We Offer:

• Benefits of working through Teaching Personnel, including access to a vast network of schools and flexible working opportunities.

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• The chance to be part of a school that is dedicated to making a positive impact on its community.

• Access to trust-wide resources and support, including from our special educational needs and disabilities coordinator.

• The opportunity to contribute to the ongoing improvements in educational standards and pupil outcomes.

Application Process: If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to the development of young people, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

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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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