Cover Supervisor

Job Title:  Cover Supervisor
Location: Wewlyn Garden City
Start Date: April 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time  
Salary: In line with MPS/UPS 

About the school 

The school is a secondary school dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching educational experience for its students. With a focus on academic excellence and personal development, the school offers a range of subjects and extracurricular activities to cater to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school strives to foster a positive learning environment, encouraging students to achieve their full potential while also promoting strong values of respect, responsibility, and community.

About the local area

Welwyn Garden City is a picturesque town in Hertfordshire, England, known for its blend of urban and rural living. Founded in 1920 by the visionary architect Sir Ebenezer Howard, it was one of the first garden cities designed to combine the best elements of town and country. The town features tree-lined streets, spacious parks, and a variety of local amenities, making it a popular place for families. With good transport links to London and a strong sense of community, Welwyn Garden City offers a high quality of life while maintaining its historical charm.

About the role

A Cover Supervisor in a school is responsible for overseeing and managing classes in the absence of the regular teacher. Their role involves ensuring students remain on task with the work set by the teacher, maintaining classroom discipline, and providing support to students as needed. They may also help with administrative tasks, assist with student behavior management, and ensure a safe and productive learning environment. While Cover Supervisors do not typically teach new content, they play an important role in keeping lessons running smoothly and supporting the overall functioning of the school.

Am I suitable?
The successful candidate for the Cover Supervisor position will have to have:
-  Degree or Higher in relevant field 
-  At least 1 year teaching experience to Secondary age pupils 
-  Unqualified Teacher applications will be considered if the candidate can showcase a vast experience of teaching GCSE an or A/Level

About Teaching Personnel 
Teaching Personnel is the UK’s largest recruitment agency for education staff and are currently supporting schools across St Albans with their staffing needs. We have variety of vacancies across St Albans and the surrounding areas for a variety of subjects including English. At Teaching Personnel, we are looking for engaging, encouraging, and excellent staff that would be an asset to our fantastic partner schools. 

Why work with Teaching Personnel? 
• Teaching Personnel is renowned for its commitment to supporting educators in finding fulfilling roles that match their skills and preferences. 
• Be the first to hear about a wide range of teaching positions across various educational settings, from primary to secondary schools and special educational needs (SEN) institutions. 
• Opportunities for personal professional growth and development through our CPD Academy 
• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing guidance and assistance from dedicated consultants who are passionate about helping staff succeed in their teaching careers with a personalised 

Application
Send an up to date CV to Hannah on Hannah.mcmillan@teachingpersonnel.com  - It’s as simple as that!

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