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Cover Supervisor (Primary)

Cover Supervisor (Primary)

Goresbrook School

Barking and Dagenham

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive salary
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
23 March 2019

Job overview

Goresbrook School opened in September 2014, with three classes of Reception children, and has made a tremendous start.  We require a Cover Supervisor with strong literacy and numeracy skills and a professional approach to provide cover and support our teachers and students in the classroom, covering a variety of learning activities.

You will also provide support to the wider school and as an integral member of the Learning & Teaching team you will be part of the planning and development meetings each week.


Day to day tasks, amongst others, will include:

•Cover classes during the absence of teachers

•Establishing good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs;

•Being a member of a Teaching and Learning team that plans and delivers a key part of the curriculum for the students;

•Assisting in the preparation of learning materials and the learning environment, including the display of students' work;

•Supervising and supporting students, ensuring their safety and access to learning;

•Supporting the school’s values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies practices and procedures.

This is a perfect opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic professional who can also show a commitment and willingness to develop through a range of training and coaching opportunities.

Goresbrook School continues to grow each year, with our Year 7 that started in September 2016 and Nursery to Year 3 in Primary. We opened in response to significant demand from the local community for more high quality school places. From our children to our staff, we are committed to bringing out the best in everyone. Our  state-of-the-art facilities benefit children of all ages.

With Goresbrook School being part of United Learning, staff will have access to the Group’s wide range of professional development programmes including short course programmes, accredited courses, bespoke support, group inductions, conferences and talent development.

How to apply: Click apply or email HR@goresbrookschool.org.uk to help with your enquiry.

Please note that all applications must be made online.


Goresbrook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore all positions in the school will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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About Goresbrook School

Do you want to be part of a team that is creating a transformational all-through school? Do you believe that every young person has the potential to gain an A* at A-level, and go on to rigorous academic study in a highly competitive University? If so, join Goresbrook School.

Goresbrook School opened in September 2014, with three classes of Reception children, and has made a tremendous progress. As a new all-through school, Goresbrook has a rare opportunity to innovate, and create a superb, continuous learning experience for children from 3-18 years. Our Primary school opened in September 2014, and our Secondary school opened in September 2016.

We have the children; we have the brand new state-of-the-art building; we now need you! If you are passionate about your subject, and are excited by rigorous and innovative curriculum design, we are the school for you. You are very welcome to visit us, even if you don’t end up applying for the post. We are 20 minutes on the tube from Mile End, and just 15 minutes’ drive from East London. We love to have people visit, to participate in children’s learning and see what we offer our children.

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