Job Title: Cover Supervisor Location: Harpenden Start Date: January 2025 or ASAP Contract Type: Part-Time About the School The school in Harpenden is a well-regarded independent school that offers education for children aged 3 to 18. Known for its nurturing environment, the school emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and strong moral values. The provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and drama, fostering a well-rounded education for its students. With a commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive community, the school prepares its pupils for success in both their academic pursuits and personal growth. Its picturesque campus and dedicated staff contribute to the school's strong reputation in the local area. About the local area Harpenden is a charming town located in Hertfordshire, England, known for its picturesque surroundings and strong sense of community. Situated about 30 miles north of London, Harpenden offers a blend of rural tranquility and suburban convenience. The town is renowned for its green spaces, including the expansive Rothamsted Park, and boasts excellent transport links to the capital. With its mix of historic architecture, independent shops, and highly regarded schools, Harpenden is a popular choice for families and commuters alike. Its welcoming atmosphere and scenic environment make it a desirable place to live. About the role A Cover Supervisor in a school is responsible for overseeing and managing classes in the absence of the regular teacher. Their role involves ensuring students remain on task with the work set by the teacher, maintaining classroom discipline, and providing support to students as needed. They may also help with administrative tasks, assist with student behavior management, and ensure a safe and productive learning environment. While Cover Supervisors do not typically teach new content, they play an important role in keeping lessons running smoothly and supporting the overall functioning of the school. Am I suitable? The successful candidate for the Teacher of Science position will have to have: - Qualified Techer Status - ECT applications also welcomed - Degree or Higher in relevant field - At least 1 year teaching experience to Secondary age pupils - Unqualified Teacher applications will be considered if the candidate can showcase a vast experience of teaching GCSE and/or A Level science About Teaching Personnel Teaching Personnel is the UK’s largest recruitment agency for education staff and are currently supporting schools across St Albans with their staffing needs. We have variety of vacancies across St Albans and the surrounding areas for a variety of subjects including English. At Teaching Personnel, we are looking for engaging, encouraging, and excellent staff that would be an asset to our fantastic partner schools. Why work with Teaching Personnel? • Teaching Personnel is renowned for its commitment to supporting educators in finding fulfilling roles that match their skills and preferences. • Be the first to hear about a wide range of teaching positions across various educational settings, from primary to secondary schools and special educational needs (SEN) institutions. • Opportunities for personal professional growth and development through our CPD Academy • Competitive pay rates • Ongoing guidance and assistance from dedicated consultants who are passionate about helping staff succeed in their teaching careers with a personalised Application Send an up to date CV to Hannah on ; - It’s as simple as that All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.