Cover Supervisor – Train to Teach

Salary: Competitive

Are you interested in training to teach? Would you like to get a head start in your teacher training by joining us as a Cover Supervisor? We are the lead school for United Teaching National SCITT and will be able to provide support and opportunities for you to embark on teacher training from September 2022.

Do you also want to be part of a transformational team at one of the top schools for progress in the country? This is a great opportunity to prepare for your teacher training year and gain valuable experience.

To support you on your journey we will provide:

- a full induction programme

- weekly training and CPD to prepare you for teacher training

- a mentor to meet with regularly and support you with your development and future application to train to teach

We are a high performing school and have a relentless focus on high standards in all that we do. We work together to dismantle any barriers to learning and achievement and have a total belief that every student can be successful regardless of their starting point.

We ensure that our classrooms are disruption-free so our teachers and cover supervisors can focus on the main thing – teaching and learning. We have a strict discipline policy, and the senior team run daily centralised detentions so that consequences are immediate and teacher time is protected.

Paddington Academy is a mixed Academy for 1,200 students aged 11-18. The Academy was judged to be outstanding by OFSTED in 2011 and was described by the Education Minister as a ‘jewel in the crown of state education’.

Why work at Paddington Academy?

1. We are a highly successful school, rated ‘outstanding’ by OFSTED with GCSE results which consistently place us in the top schools in the UK for student progress.

2. Teaching and Learning is at the heart of what we do. Every decision is driven by its potential to impact on student learning.

 3. Our approach to teaching and learning is informed by robust research, constantly reviewed, and tailored to our unique context

4. We have a consistent and effective approach to behaviour which means teachers can focus on the main thing – teaching

5. We are renowned for positive relationships between staff and students and serve a community of aspirational students

6. We have a large and thriving Sixth Form with high academic standards: 51% of A Level grades were A*-B

7. We have been awarded a PLATINUM award for professional development. Our approach to CPD is personalised to ensure that every member of our community is provided with first class development opportunities

8. We are a designated Teaching School Hub - Central London Teaching School Hub and lead on the delivery of ITE, Early Career Framework and the new suite of NPQs. This enables us to offer you unrivalled career development opportunities and support.

9. Every staff member is a learner, and we secure opportunities for staff to coach and mentor. We invest in the long-term career aspirations of our staff. We offer a well-established and successful pathway to educational leadership for teachers who aspire to lead in education

10. Staff well-being is important to us and we believe in cherishing our staff.

A benefit of belonging to United Learning is access to a comprehensive rewards and benefits package. 

Paddington Academy is part of United Learning, one of the leading school groups in the country. We are also the lead school for United Teaching National SCITT.

To Apply:

Please apply online by clicking on the following: https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2470326?cid=1567

 Paddington Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.