Cover Supervisor

Location: Harrow, London
Position: Cover Supervisor
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time Available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A secondary school in Harrow is seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor to join their dedicated and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and resilient individual with previous school-based experience who can maintain a positive learning environment and ensure continuity of education during teacher absences.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise classes across a range of subjects using pre-prepared lesson plans.
Ensure students remain engaged, focused, and on task throughout lessons.
Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with the school's policies and expectations.
Provide support to students of varying abilities, including those with SEND.
Maintain a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
Record attendance and report any concerns or incidents to relevant staff.
Liaise with teaching staff and senior leaders regarding lesson outcomes and student progress.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or within a school environment.
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
Ability to confidently lead classes of students aged 11-16 or 11-18.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Reliable, organised, and adaptable approach to work.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Desirable Requirements

Experience supporting students with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
Degree educated or relevant education-based qualification.
Aspiring teachers are encouraged to apply.

The Successful Candidate Will Be

Calm, professional, and confident in front of a classroom.
Able to build positive relationships with students and staff.
Skilled at managing challenging behaviour and maintaining high expectations.
Flexible and able to adapt quickly to different subjects and classroom settings.

What the School Offers

A welcoming and inclusive school community.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Supportive leadership team and experienced staff.
Excellent opportunity for individuals considering a future career in teaching.
To apply, candidates must have previous experience working within a school setting and be confident managing classrooms independently. Applicants without relevant school-based experience will not be considered.

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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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