Cover Supervisor - Kingston upon Thames
Job description
Job Advertisement: Experienced Cover Supervisor – Kingston upon Thames
Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: Secondary School, Kingston upon Thames
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time (Flexible options available)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:
Teaching Personnel is seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor to join a dynamic secondary school in Kingston upon Thames. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring students remain engaged in pre-set work and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across various subjects, ensuring students complete assigned work.
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Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
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Provide brief feedback to teachers on lesson progress and student engagement.
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Support students with their learning, offering guidance where necessary.
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Assist with administrative tasks as required.
Ideal Candidate:
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Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, or in a similar role within a secondary school.
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Confident managing classroom behaviour and delivering pre-prepared lessons.
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Strong communication and organisational skills.
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Flexibility to work across different subjects and year groups.
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A proactive and resilient attitude, with a passion for supporting education.
Why Join This School?
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Supportive and welcoming staff environment.
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Opportunities for professional development.
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Well-resourced school with excellent facilities.
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Convenient location with strong transport links.
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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