Cover Supervisor

We are seeking a dedicated individual to support the Cover Supervisor Team during staff absences. This is an important role, providing the successful applicant with the opportunity to support the school in ensuring that, where necessary, lessons are covered by a dedicated professional who is fully committed to supporting the school’s behaviour management and teaching and learning strategies.

The right candidate will have the drive and ambition to demonstrate excellent practice within the classroom across the school. They will put young people first and have the highest expectations of themselves, the pupils and others. Great interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with pupils as well as the following of the school’s behaviour systems and procedures are key to effective classroom management.

If successful, you will join an existing team of three cover supervisors. You will cover lessons as required and this could be daily or sometimes you will be within a particular subject and department for a period of time, all dependent on need. We teach a broad curriculum and therefore the subjects will vary, for example from English, Maths and History, to Food and Nutrition, Spanish and Dance. As part of our staff, you will be supported and included in our continuous professional development focused on the curriculum, and approaches to teaching and behaviour. You will be expected to follow our Teaching and Learning Policy with the aim of continuously developing and strengthening yourself in the best practice for lesson delivery.

As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.

Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

The closing date for this post is midnight on Sunday 03 November 2024 although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.

Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.

Interviews will take place w/c: 11 November 2024.

Candidates should be advised that if they have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, they should assume that they have not been shortlisted.

If you would like to speak to the Headteacher or Department Leader regarding this post or if you have any questions, please contact HR (recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk).