Cover supervisor

A well-established secondary school in Bridport is looking to recruit a full-time Cover Supervisor to join their staff as soon as possible.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a confident, proactive individual to support the smooth running of the school by maintaining high-quality learning in lessons where teachers are absent. It’s an ideal position for graduates, those considering a career in teaching, or education professionals keen to broaden their classroom experience.

Main duties will include:

• Overseeing whole-class lessons across KS3 and KS4 using work set by teaching staff
• Creating a calm, productive, and inclusive classroom atmosphere
• Ensuring the school’s behaviour and safeguarding expectations are consistently followed
• Assisting students with their work and encouraging positive participation
• Communicating with teachers and pastoral staff to provide relevant feedback

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience working with students of secondary school age (school-based experience is a bonus)
• Be confident managing a classroom with strong behaviour management skills
• Be flexible, professional, and comfortable covering a range of subjects
• Demonstrate excellent communication and a proactive attitude
• Hold a degree or have relevant educational experience (desirable but not essential)

The school prides itself on its supportive community, strong leadership, and commitment to professional development, offering a great environment to gain valuable experience in a secondary setting.

This is a full-time role starting immediately at a mainstream secondary school in Weymouth.

Applications are encouraged from individuals who are passionate about education and eager to make a positive difference in the classroom

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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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