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Science Cover Supervisor

Date posted : 07/08/19
£60 - £110 per day

Job description

This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...

Are you a cover supervisor looking for a new opportunity?

Teaching Personnel are working alongside a Secondary School in Southampton that require a Science cover supervisors to join their schools on a full time basis to cover a long term sick teacher. This is an ongoing position starting in September until at least Christmas, however the schools have expressed there is an opportunity for permanent contracts in January for the right candidate.

The role will include:

  • Full time Science Cover Supervisor role.
  • Excellent rates of pay, Paid to scale.
  • Further develop your CV and skill set through Teaching Personnel's CPD programme

Alongside existing candidates in a cover supervisor position we are also keen to speak to anyone who is looking for a career in teaching whether you are a graduate or a soon to be graduate. We can offer an excellent CPD program which will enhance your CV and equip you with necessary skills to help you be successful in your future teacher training. A huge benefit of joining ourselves and the school will be that you will joining the leading education recruitment agency in the market and have the opportunity of gaining valuable paid school experience.

The role as a cover supervisor in science will include delivering pre planned work to the class whilst ensuring the children are striving for excellence. During your time within the school you will need to ensure the schools behaviour policy is adhered to through effective behaviour management techniques. It would be an advantage if you have had previous experience working with children with special educational needs as the role may include assisting the pupils with any work related questions they have as well as supporting with any additional needs, for example any SEN or behaviour related issues. You will be required to continually report back to the head of department regarding progress of pupils within the class.

Benefits of working for teaching personnel:

  • Choice and Variety - Offering you a range of opportunities and schools to work within.
  • Teaching Personnel's CPD Academy - Fantastic training available to increase you skills and expertise.
  • Pay - Great pay rates dependant on experience and the roles you undertake, you would be paid on a weekly basis.
  • Excellence in Education Awards - recognising the positive impact you deliver in schools.
  • TP Tokens - supporting national children and education charities through your direction.

If this vacancy is of interest to you please apply and we will get in contact with you!

We are looking to recruit as soon as possible and all candidates will be considered. Interviews will be arranged on application. The vacancy will stay online until the right candidate is placed.

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