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Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Havant Academy

Hampshire

  • £18,419 - £28,735 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale 1-6 /
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
Jan/Feb 2023
Apply by:
5 January 2023

Job overview

Role overview

The basis of this role is a member of staff who will cover the teaching of a class when the normal classroom teacher is unavailable. Whilst covering a lesson you will be responsible for the students learning, safety and behaviour and must ensure that the lessons work is completed and students make the progress required. 

You will be required to cover a multitude of different subjects and teach children aged 11 – 16. You may at points be given a small number of timetabled lessons for which you would be given all materials and extra support from subject specialists. When there is no cover needs you may also be used to support in classes or support other functions in the school such as break and lunch time duties, exam invigilation and more. 

Essential experience 

¬ Experience in a school environment. 

¬ Good understanding of the secondary school curriculum. 

¬ A good foundation knowledge of GCSE level English, Maths and Science. 

¬ Experience of safeguarding children. 

Desirable experience 

¬ Experience as a cover supervisor/supply teacher. 

¬ Experience of working in a secondary school environment in a disadvantaged area.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not been successful. 

Safeguarding:

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. 

Our Commitment: Equal, Inclusive, Diverse:

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly. 

Access to interview: should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the interview environment. If we can accommodate practical workplace adjustments to assist we will.

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About Havant Academy

+44 2393 063 592

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We are delighted to introduce you to Havant Academy – a secondary school where we know every student as an individual and where the combination of excellent teaching, pastoral support and extensive facilities provide students with everything they need to reach their potential and become happy, successful adults.

At Havant Academy, we pride ourselves on ensuring our students are engaged and involved in their own learning so they feel an ownership of their school.  Students will achieve their potential in their examinations but, just as importantly, will develop life skills enabling them to be successful adults.

Havant Academy is fortunate to have extensive facilities and allows all students and frequent use of them. These facilities support a rich curricular and extra-curricular provision. Some benefits of working at Havant Academy are being part of one of the biggest Academy trusts (TKAT) meaning there is a huge amount of support and opportunities for progression. We also have ample onsite parking, a hot drinks machine and gym facilities. Staff well being is a priority for us at Havant and we run various events throughout the year to support this such as Treat Tuesdays, Guardian Elf Day, Staff Recognition Wall, Raffles and much more. 

If you have any questions or would like further information about the school, please do not hesitate in contacting us.


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