Connex Education are recruiting for the following exciting opportunity:
Job Title: Cover Supervisors
Location: Grantham
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Day to day, ad hoc bookings
Salary: Competitive - details provided upon application
Do any of the following statements apply to you
- Are you currently considering a future in the education sector, perhaps as a teacher, and would like to gain some experience?
- Have you been working in schools as a Teaching Assistant and would like to see what it is like to manage a full classroom of pupils?
- Are you a retired teacher who wants to continue to earn, but without the extra responsibilities that are required of qualified teachers, such as planning and marking?
If so, then please read on to find out about our Cover Supervisor role!
School Details:
This is a 'Good' graded secondary school located in the town of Carlton. Connex Education have enjoyed an excellent working relationship with the school and have had excellent feedback from staff members who have been sent to work at the Carlton Academy, detailing the exceptional support provided by the school and the pleasant, motivated pupils.
Vacancy Details:
- To work as a Cover Supervisor, supporting across all subject areas (where possible, aligning with the specialisms and experience of the successful applicants).
- Ensuring that the pupils are provided with a safe working environment that allows them to learn effectively.
- Completing lesson reviews that provide the returning staff member with information about the classes that have been covered.
- Following and adhering to the schools safeguarding and behaviour policies.
Candidate Requirements:
To be considered for this role candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:
- Degree OR GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above for both or equivalent Functional Skill Level 2)
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with pupils and staff.
- Approachable, able to build respectful relationships with pupils.
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards supporting pupil progress and school life.
- Good literacy & numeracy skills to support learning and classroom administration.
- The ability to maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment.
- Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries within a school setting.
- Adaptable and resilient when working across different subjects and year groups.
- Upholds high standards of professional behaviour, presentation, and integrity.
- Open to professional development and constructive feedback.
- Completed the Connex Education/Academize Effective Cover Supervision training course (access will be provided to all suitable applicants).
- Full enhanced DBS certificate
- Completed the Connex Education Onboarding Process
What the School Can Offer:
- Ongoing support and guidance, particularly to applicants who have expressed a desire to undertake teacher training in the future.
- Robust and detailed lesson plans that allow applicants to quickly and easily deliver lessons.
- A pleasant, friendly and energetic school environment that encourages learning and respect between pupils and school staff.
- Optional continued CPD via the schools dedicated training and coaching provider
What Connex Education Can Offer:
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
