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Cover Supervisor

Overview

We have an opportunity for a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and authoritative individual to join our school as a Cover Supervisor. The ideal candidate will be required to manage a classroom environment ensuring that students remain on task with the work they have been set by absent teachers. You will also be responsible for supervising the 6th Form Study Area to ensure that students are using the area effectively. The post will be ideal for anyone looking to gain experience in teaching or someone considering a career working with young people.

Personal attributes

Beneficial Qualifications / Experience 

Recent relevant experience working with secondary aged students in an educational setting is preferential.   Applications from individuals who hold one of the following qualifications will be considered: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree 
  • Post Graduate Degree/Certificate in Education 

Skills, Interests and Qualities 

As a cover supervisor you will need to be: 

  • Highly adaptable as there is no regular timetable 
  • Confident, organised and at times, diplomatic 
  • Patient, flexible, creative with a good sense of humour 

You will need to demonstrate that you have 

  • Experience of working with secondary aged children 
  • The ability to manage groups of children and cope with challenging behaviour. 
  • The ability to build good relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers 
  • A knowledge of the National Curriculum for KS3 and KS4 
  • The ability to work as part of a team 
  • Good reading, writing and numeracy skills 
  • Good IT skills 

 This post offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to gain teaching and classroom experience or 

for those considering a career working with young people. 

 

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £24889 to £26384 per year

39 weeks per year 

32 hours 30 minutes per week

Location

Highams Park School
Handsworth Avenue
Highams Park
London
E4 9PJ

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Please complete our application form and return to recruitment@highamsparkschool.co.uk  by midday Monday 3rd March 2025.

Safeguarding Children

We are committed to the safety of our pupils through our recruitment and school practices; all jobs are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. 

 

Job reference: CV's Not accepted - Application form only