Cover Supervisor (Year 1 to 4)

Dulwich Prep & Senior is an exciting place to work - with over 800 pupils, it is the largest boys’ prep school in the UK and is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the world’s most cosmopolitan city.

We are committed to fostering a learning environment that encourages and celebrates continuous professional development (CPD), as we believe that a love for learning begins with our staff.

The school’s strength is its community: our staff, who are professional, passionate, and brilliantly collegiate; our pupils, who are inquisitive, challenging learners with a spring in their step, and our parents, who are hugely supportive, appreciative, and ambitious.

We are seeking a pro-active and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join Dulwich Prep & Senior starting in November 2024 or January 2025 for a one-year fixed-term contract.

We are looking for a driven, committed, and team-focused individual who can effectively support teaching and learning across Years 1 to 4. The successful applicant will demonstrate a willingness to become fully involved in the life of the school

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining a positive learning atmosphere when our teaching staff are on short-term absence. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing classrooms effectively
• Ensuring students stay focused on pre-prepared exercises
• Assist in organising lessons and duty cover
• Input absences and allocate teaching cover

The Ideal candidate will be an experienced Cover Supervisor with strong classroom management skills.

Dulwich Prep & Senior offers excellent facilities and resources for its staff and pupils, as well as supportive and energised colleagues, a commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing opportunities and small class sizes. We are committed to fostering a learning environment that encourages and celebrates continuous professional development (CPD), as we believe that a love for learning begins with our staff.

Applications for this role must be completed via an application form, along with a cover letter explaining your suitability for this role and a completed Equal Opportunities form, which should be sent to Tamsin Hutson, HR Manager, at recruitment@dulwichpreplondon.org

• Closing Date: Friday 8 November 2024, 9.00am
• Interviews: Week Commencing 11 November 2024
• Start Date: Immediate Start (One-Year Fixed Contract)

We reserve the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers, online checks and an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and respected for their unique perspectives and contributions. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply for this position.