Plumpton College's bank pool for Associate Cover Lecturers covers staff absences across several curriculum areas, with hours offered as and when needed. The work centres on delivering pre-planned lessons, supervising classes and keeping learning continuous while another teacher is away. Shifts usually fall between 8.30 and 5.00, for teachers comfortable with mixed-ability groups and learners aged 14-16 and 16 and over. Visa sponsorship is not available and the post can start as soon as possible.
What the job involves
- Deliver pre-planned cover lessons across multiple curriculum areas during staff absences
- Maintain continuity of learning and the College's teaching standards
- Work with Curriculum Managers, Assistant Curriculum Managers and HR to organise cover
- Deliver high-quality cover lessons to a consistently good or outstanding standard
- Supervise classes, allocate and explain cover work, and support students
- Use centralised resources and materials provided by curriculum teams
- Report cover work issues, including quality or suitability, to Curriculum Managers
- Communicate with staff to ensure consistency and continuity of learning
- Complete registers promptly and report student absence in line with College policy
- Follow the College's behaviour management and safeguarding procedures
What’s required
Qualifications
- PGCE or Level 4+ teaching qualification (or equivalent)
Experience
- Experience working with students in an educational setting
- Experience of, or familiarity with, the further education environment
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to deliver lessons across a wide range of curriculum areas
- Strong classroom management skills
- Confidence supporting mixed-ability learners
- Competence in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Good understanding of SEND and inclusive classroom practiceExcellent communication, organisation and time-management skills
Other
- Ability to supervise learners aged 14-16 and 16+
Nice to have
- Experience leading cover or supervising learners in a classroom setting
- Ability to work effectively as part of a wider teaching team
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
