Are you confident in managing classrooms and passionate about supporting student learning? A secondary school in Portsmouth is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on students' daily learning experiences and to gain valuable classroom experience. About the School This secondary school in Portsmouth is currently on an ambitious improvement journey, guided by a proactive leadership team dedicated to raising standards across the board. Recently praised by Ofsted for its strong leadership and direction, the school has clear priorities, including supporting students’ personal and academic growth and improving overall behaviour. The school has a strong culture of safeguarding and has implemented comprehensive systems to ensure the well-being of all students. Staff receive regular safeguarding training and work closely with external agencies to support students, especially those with additional needs. The school has also recently refined its behaviour policies, providing a clearer structure for students and staff to create a calm, respectful, and focused learning environment. These efforts are supported by daily visits from trust-wide leaders who work closely with staff to ensure these improvements take root effectively. Role and Responsibilities As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining learning continuity in the absence of the regular teacher. Your responsibilities will include: Classroom Management: Supervise classes across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring a calm and focused environment where students can complete their assigned work. Implementing Lesson Plans: Deliver pre-set lesson plans and activities to students, helping them engage with the material and stay on task. Behaviour Management: Uphold the school’s behaviour policy by promoting respectful and responsible behaviour, addressing minor disruptions, and helping students focus on their work. Supporting Learning Needs: Provide guidance to students who may need extra support, encouraging their participation and understanding in each lesson. Building Positive Relationships: Establish a rapport with students to encourage a supportive and structured classroom environment. Collaboration with Staff: Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to understand students’ specific needs and contribute to the school’s improvement journey. Qualifications and Requirements To excel in this role, you should have: Previous Experience working with young people in an educational or supervisory capacity, ideally within a secondary school setting. Strong Classroom Management Skills, with a confident and professional approach to supervising groups of students. A good understanding of behaviour management strategies and a commitment to creating a positive learning environment. Excellent Communication Skills to effectively engage with students, teachers, and parents as needed. Adaptability and Resilience, with the ability to respond to varying classroom dynamics and challenges. Why Work with Teaching Personnel? Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, offering extensive support and resources to help you succeed. As a Cover Supervisor working with us, you’ll benefit from: Flexible Contracts and Competitive Pay: Receive a competitive daily rate, paid weekly, with the option of short-term or long-term placements. Dedicated Consultant Support: Get personalised guidance from an experienced consultant who will help you find roles that match your skills and goals. Professional Development Opportunities: Access regular CPD opportunities to build your skills in classroom management and behaviour strategies. Career Growth Options: Gain valuable experience that can be a pathway to other educational roles, including Teaching Assistant and Qualified Teacher positions. Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn additional income for referring fellow educators or support staff to Teaching Personnel. How to Apply If you’re committed to maintaining a positive learning environment and interested in gaining experience as a Cover Supervisor, we’d love to hear from you Apply now by submitting your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience and commitment to student success. 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. 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