Furze Platt Senior School - Cover Supervisor

Furze Platt Senior School - Cover Supervisor

Full-Time 31650 - 43607 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Supervise classes and support students in completing their work during teacher absences.
  • Company: Furze Platt Senior School, a friendly and supportive educational environment.
  • Benefits: Access to a gym, wellbeing support, and engaging social events.
  • Other info: Perfect for graduates considering a career in education.
  • Why this job: Gain valuable classroom experience while making a positive impact on students' learning.
  • Qualifications: Experience with young people, good communication skills, and confidence using technology.

The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.

Cover Supervisor

We are looking for Cover Supervisors to join our support staff team.

You will be supervising classes during the short‑term absence of the assigned teacher in a classroom environment alongside students at Key Stage 3 and 4.

Your main responsibilities include instructing students about the work set by the teacher and assisting them to stay on task and complete the work to the best of their ability.

The provision of cover will vary; you may introduce the work by talking through a Power Point, showing video clips, or reading texts with students.

You may also lead a class discussion, organise group work, or supervise PE and Drama activities.

You will learn about school policies, including the Behaviour for Learning policy.

Required experience and skills

  • Previous experience working with children or young people.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to manage students in a classroom setting.
  • Confidence using a laptop.
  • Good organisational skills.

Additional opportunity

If you are a graduate interested in a career working with young people in education, this role is an opportunity to gain classroom experience before considering teacher training.

Benefits

  • Friendly campus environment.
  • Support for physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Access to a fully equipped gym.
  • Employee advice programme and counselling service.
  • Social events and community spirit activities.

Furze Platt Senior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
  • Furze Platt Senior School is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
  • Email: hr@furzeplatt. net | Tel: 01628625308
  • #J-18808-Ljbffr
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

Contact Details:

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Furze Platt Senior School - Cover Supervisor

Experience working with children or young people
Good communication skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Classroom management skills
Confidence using a laptop
Good organisational skills
Ability to instruct and assist students