At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students by delivering lessons and ensuring they stay on track during teacher absences.
- Company: Join Westminster Academy, a vibrant school in the heart of London.
- Benefits: Be part of a supportive team focused on wellbeing and professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a diverse community with a commitment to safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them thrive academically and personally.
- Qualifications: Experience in secondary education and strong organisational skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Westminster Academy has a fantastic opportunity for an innovative and dedicated Cover Supervisor to play a vital role by providing a cover service for planned absence and reactive cover, which is set each morning.
The post holder may be assigned to certain areas of the curriculum more than others, based on their knowledge and the staffing requirements, but they would need to be flexible to cover a full range of subjects to assist with the education and care of the students in the Academy.
The post holder will ensure that students carry out curriculum tasks set by the teacher and assist students in understanding the nature of these tasks in order to minimise the impact of the teacher's absence upon the students' learning.
Our ideal Cover Supervisor will be calm, have exceptional organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, proficient I.
T. skills and work well under pressure.
If you are a confident and enthusiastic individual who has a genuine interest in delivering high-quality lessons to improve the outcomes for young people, we would love to hear from you.
What we are looking for
- Previous experience working in a secondary school environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work effectively under pressure.
- The ability to prioritise, multi-task and work effectively under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils, parents/carers and colleagues.
Westminster Academy is home to a diverse, ambitious, and caring student community situated in the vibrant heart of London.
Staff benefit from being part of an innovative and supportive team where collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth are prioritised.
Guided by our strong, values-driven ethos, we are committed to nurturing both academic success and personal development for every young person in our care.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine, lasting difference in students' lives, helping them grow in confidence, resilience, and aspiration.
For further details, please visit our website at www. westminsteracademy. org. uk.
- Commitment to safeguarding We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.
A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group.
Applicants for any role at WA must disclose all convictions.
Cover Supervisor employer: WESTMINSTER ACADEMY
Westminster Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture. Located in the vibrant Greater London area, employees benefit from ongoing professional growth opportunities and a commitment to innovative practices in education. Joining our team means being part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
