Cover Supervisor

Required for January 2025

 Part-time – 2 days per week, 8am – 4.30pm

(Term Time plus attendance at major school events)

At Abbot’s Hill, we promote collaborative and practical learning, nurturing the unique talents of each pupil, giving them the chance to develop their potential to the full, within a happy and caring environment and we take pride in developing ambitious, bright and confident young people.

We are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to support teaching and learning by helping to maintain consistency of supervision in the absence of the usual teacher. Educated to A level standard you will have a warm and approachable manner and the ability to forge effective professional relationships with our students. Previous experience of working with children or previous cover teaching is desirable.

The main responsibilities of this role are:-

●    Explain set work to pupils in accordance with the teacher’s instructions;

●    Encourage and support pupils in completing assigned work;

●    Monitor pupils’ progress in assigned tasks and report to the class teacher as necessary;

●    Manage pupil behaviour during set work, ensuring a positive and focused learning environment;

●    Collect and return completed work to the appropriate teacher;

●     Respond to pupils’ questions regarding set work or guide them to discuss matters with their class teacher;

●     Ensure a safe and orderly environment during lessons;

●     Respond to any immediate problems or emergencies following school’s policies and procedures;

●    To complete a class register.

●    Report on pupil behaviour and any arising issues during the lessons.

●    To ensure safety within the classroom.

●    To support the use of ICT in lessons and in particular be familiar with the use of Microsoft Teams (training will be provided).

Full details of this role along with an application form are available here

In order to apply for this role, please complete an application form and return to it to our HR Department recruitment@abbotshill.herts.sch.uk before the closing date.

Closing date - 5pm on Monday 25th November 2024

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received and interviews may be arranged prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to appoint at any time in the process.

Abbot’s Hill is committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 

Abbot’s Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to the enhanced statutory checks. Charity No. 311053