Cover Supervisor

Founded in 1677, as one of the oldest state schools in the country The John Roan has a distinguished history of supporting educational excellence for the young people of Greenwich

We believe that education should be a positive and transformational experience, regardless of ability or background. We are fully committed to raising achievement for everyone and have the highest expectations of all our students in every aspect of school life. Our vision is for students to be the best that they can be, and our role is to provide them with the platform to achieve this.

At The John Roan we pledge to provide a rich, broad and varied education such that all students are able to make excellent progress whatever their starting points. In the seven years that students grow and develop with the school, they will experience a diverse curriculum and enrichment programme that stretches them academically and socially. 

We have a split site, with a new, state-of-the-art building at Westcombe Park and a fully redeveloped facility at Maze Hill, giving our students access to one of the UK’s most innovative and flexible learning environments.

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to cover a range of subjects. This position consists of covering a variety of subjects across the curriculum, to cover lessons for absent teachers is required.

Cover teaching can be both equally challenging and rewarding and it also allows you to experience a variety of classrooms and age groups ranging from KS3 to KS5. 

Candidates who have previous experience of cover supervision are preferred, however if you have teaching assistant experience, you have a relevant alternative experience working with children of similar ages i.e. Youth Work, Sports Coaching or you are planning on developing a career in the teaching profession you will also be considered for this role.

We encourage applicants to visit our website at www.thejohnroan.greenwich.sch.uk and if you would like a tour of the school and to meet the team, or if you have any questions please feel free to contact the HR Team on 020 8516 7536 or email vacancies@thejohnroan.greenwich.sch.uk

Closing date: October 19th 2018 at noon.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.