Cover Supervisor

Due to our rapidly expanding school, the Governors of Kelmscott School are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Cover Supervisor to support teaching and learning within our school. The role provides an excellent opportunity for those considering teaching in the future or for someone wanting to gain more experience of working with students in the classroom. 

The role will include:  

• Supervision of whole classes in the absence of a teacher

• Delivering lessons across a range of subjects following the plans left by the classroom teacher

• Keeping students on task for the work they have been set and ensure it is completed

• Maintaining a purposeful learning environment in the classroom

• Provision of in class support and assisting if students have any questions 

• To support students in and outside of the classroom (including duties) 

The successful applicant will have a professional appearance, positive attitude and a calm manner. 

The ideal candidate will have:

·        Experience of working with children aged 11-16 of all abilities

·        Experience of managing student behaviour

·        Educated to at least GCSE standard or equivalent including Maths and English

·        High standard of professional conduct and ethics 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain excellent career experience and be part of a welcoming team that strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment for students and staff alike. 

Kelmscott School is a highly ambitious school in the heart of East London. Inclusion is at the very heart of all that we do. Waltham Forest (London Borough of Culture 2019) reaps the benefits of the character, diversity and cultures within our borough, the things we have in common and the things that make us different. Our school motto is ‘Putting Learning First’ something that we hold dear. We also have a yearly mantra which this year is ‘Big results require big ambition’. We hope this language gives you a good indication for what we value as a school. Colleagues at our school are happy and as a result we have low staff turnover. Staff wellbeing and work life balance is a priority for us as we believe that our staff, work at their best when they are also able to commit fully to their family and personal lives. Behaviour of students at Kelmscott is impeccable. Our behaviour systems are designed to allow teachers to teach and our students to learn. The support staff team at Kelmscott are an integral part of the processes that keep our classrooms ‘disruption free’ something we would be happy to show you.  

We were inspected under the new framework in January 2020. Ofsted saw two typical Kelmscott days and were highly impressed with what they saw. They still consider the school to be good with many outstanding features. The report can be accessed on the school website.  

Vision:

Our vision of teaching and learning at Kelmscott School is to ensure it provides the best possible opportunity for students of all abilities and backgrounds to reach their fullest potential.  

Our school is on an exciting journey which we would love for you to be part of. We have what we believe to be a number of unique selling points that all our visitors experience first-hand when they come to our school. To get a flavour of these USPs, do have a look at our Twitter @KelmscottSchool. 

As well as a supportive and friendly environment, Kelmscott offers a range of interesting employee benefits including: 

·        Regular staff breakfast

·        Reduced gym membership at Walthamstow Leisure Centre

·        No staff meeting either side of a school holiday

An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if sufficient suitable applications are received. 

Interviews date: Week commencing 9th January 2023 

Please note that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of the closing date then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.

Kelmscott School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure, Child Protection screening and checks with past employers. References will be taken up prior to interviews. Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 requires all employers in the United Kingdom to make basic document checks on every person they intend to employ.