Are you a graduate or experienced educator with a strong subject specialism looking to gain further experience in secondary schools? We are seeking confident, knowledgeable and adaptable Subject Specialist Cover Supervisors to support a range of vibrant secondary schools across Brent.
This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, experienced cover supervisors, instructors or graduates with strong subject knowledge who are looking to make a real impact in the classroom while maintaining flexibility.
The Role
As a Subject Specialist Cover Supervisor, you will:
• Deliver pre set lessons across your specialist subject area (e.g. Maths, English, Science, Humanities, MFL or PE)
• Maintain a positive, focused and purposeful classroom environment
• Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies
• Ensure students remain on task and complete work to the expected standard
• Provide clear explanations where appropriate within your subject expertise
• Report back to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour
Unlike general cover, this role allows you to utilise your subject knowledge to confidently support learning and add value to the department.
About You
We are looking for individuals who:
• Hold a degree or strong A Level background in a core or foundation subject
• Have experience working with young people in a school or educational setting
• Are confident managing behaviour across KS3 and KS4
• Have excellent communication skills
• Are considering teacher training or a long term career in education
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability and adaptability
If you have prior experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Tutor or Unqualified Teacher, this would be highly advantageous.
The Schools
Our partner secondary schools in Brent are diverse, inclusive and well supported. Many are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted and are committed to high academic standards and strong pastoral care. You will be joining welcoming departments with clear behaviour policies and supportive leadership teams.
Why Apply?
• Competitive daily rates
• Flexible work to suit your schedule
• Opportunities for long term placements
• Pathways into salaried teacher training
• Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant support
This role is ideal if you want to build classroom experience, strengthen behaviour management skills and develop confidence delivering lessons within your subject specialism.
Safeguarding
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and referencing in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
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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