Cover Supervisor

Summary:

Cover Supervisor needed for part-time role at a school in Gloucester.

About the School:

A school with a rich history and strong academic reputation, committed to providing a well-rounded education and fostering a supportive, inclusive community.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a dynamic and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join our Senior School on a part-time basis. This role is essential in ensuring the continuity of teaching and learning, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student engagement and behaviour across a range of subjects and year groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and supervision to students during lesson time in the absence of a teacher.
• Communicate clearly with students about the work set by the class teacher and ensure they understand expectations.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment.
• Collect and return completed work to the class teacher as required.
• Report on student behaviour and any issues arising during lessons.
• Support teaching staff with supervision duties in the Library and/or Sixth Form Centre.
• Assist with additional cover needs in the Junior School when required.
• Contribute to internal exam invigilation and accompany staff and students on educational visits.
• Transport pupils to PE lessons at the school's nearby sports facilities.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications in English and Maths.
• IT literacy with experience using Microsoft 365.
• Confidence and presence in the classroom, with the ability to supervise pupils effectively.
• Flexibility and adaptability to supervise lessons across a wide range of subjects and year groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage administrative tasks such as registers and work collection.

Preferred

• Experience in teaching or education support roles.
• Willingness to support learning in non-specialist subjects.
• Experience with safeguarding and child welfare procedures.
• Familiarity with independent school environments.

Compensation & Benefits:

• A contributory pension through Aviva APTIS.
• Generous fee remission for children being educated at the school.
• Access to a Doctor for short consultations and staff wellbeing support.