We have a job vacancy for Cover Tutor.  The role of the Cover Tutor is to supervise students when teaching staff are absent and ensuring pre -set work is completed.

Do you want to work with inquisitive students and collaborative staff? Do you value being at the heart of a vibrant city? Does this sound like your perfect job?

Then Landau Forte College Derby is the place for you.

Key information

·         Contract: Permanent

·         Start date: 24/08/2026

·         Salary: Dependant on experience

·         Closing Date: 05 July 2026

The person we are looking for should:

·         Be creative and hardworking.

·         Have excellent personal organisational skills.

·         Be adaptable with a good sense of humour and able to take the initiative.

·         Have a calm and approachable manner

·         Be a very good team worker with the capacity to build relationships at all levels across the organisation.

·         Be proactive; a forward thinker

·         Be able to work successfully as part of a highly effective team.

Qualifications and experience:

·         Experience of working with young people

·         A graduate with qualified teacher status or looking to become a qualified teacher in due course (Desirable).

·         Relevant qualifications (both formal and through appropriate experience) to meet the challenge of the appointment.

·         Excellent in-depth knowledge of the development of young people and the wider curriculum.

·         Sound understanding of policies relating to Safeguarding, Inclusion and Behaviour

·         Can use ICT effectively to support learning

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified/experienced Cover Tutor who will oversee classes during the short term absences of teaching staff.  Appropriate work will be provided and it will be your role to manage student behaviour and keep them focused and on task.  You will need to be flexible, have a desire to work with young people and have a calm and authoritative manner. 

Duties of role will include:

·         Securing high standards of learning across the full ability and age range

·         Being a Personal Tutor (Form Tutor)

·         Having high expectations of young people

·         Being able to work effectively as part of a team, to identify opportunities for sharing good practice

·         Undertaking classroom supervision in the absence of teaching staff.

·         Supporting the work of one or more curriculum areas.

·         Taking part in whole school INSET activities to enhance job effectiveness.

·         Accompanying students on trips, visits and other educational activities.

• Supervising students in line with the College Behaviour Policy; managing their behaviour to ensure a constructive environment.
• Ensuring students follow and complete pre-set work programmes.
• Ensuring registers, class and student records are maintained.
• Liaising with subject staff and providing any relevant feedback to departments. Where appropriate, adhering to the College’s agreed Behaviour Policy to record the behaviour of students during the session and any other issues arising;

·         Collecting any completed work and resources after the lesson and returning them to the

appropriate teacher or subject leader;

• Assisting with the preparation of teaching materials and displays.
• Assisting with lunchtime/break supervision.

·         Liaising and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with staff, parents and external agencies.

·         Adhering to strict confidential practices in relation to all personal information relating to students, staff, and parents.

·         Attending and supporting College events including Parents’ evenings and Open Evenings where required.

·         Participating in staff development and training and undertake safeguarding training.

·         Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with the College’s

policies and procedures;

·         In a controlled environment, to supervise students who have been isolated from their peers

as a behaviour sanction.

Fulfil wider professional responsibilities including:

·         Set and maintain high standards, expectations and aspirations for both staff and students, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect and that they receive appropriate guidance, support and recognition.

·         Maintain a safe and well-ordered learning environment, safeguarding students’ health, safety and wellbeing, managing behaviour effectively and rewarding success appropriately.

Any other appropriate duties and responsibilities relevant to the post as directed by the Principal, Vice Principals, or Assistant Principals.

·         A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment

·         The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students

·         Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

·         A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours

·         Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

·         Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

Landau Forte College Derby

Landau Forte College Derby is a highly successful and heavily oversubscribed 11 – 19 school with a strong record of success across all aspects of its work.  We are an inclusive and diverse school and we hold outstanding teaching and learning at the centre of everything we do. We aim to inspire, engage and challenge all our young people, regardless of background, to be the best that they can be. We have the highest expectations of all in a supportive, happy and welcoming environment. Our students are active, responsible citizens, ready to make a difference in the local, national and global community.

The local area

Derby is a vibrant and exciting city, located right in the heart of the UK. The city has a developed arts and culture scene and the area has a great history. The College is located just a few minutes’ walk away from Derby city centre.

Derby provides great range of sports and leisure facilities and is the gateway to the Peak District. Within a 10 minutes’ drive of the city you will find yourself in the beautiful open Derbyshire countryside with unspoilt villages, historic houses and adventurous attractions.

·         Derby is 10 minutes away from M1 junction 25

·         London is 90 minutes away by train

·         East Midlands Airport is 20 minutes away

Complete the application form online at www.lfct.org.uk/careers

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.

The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk