Independent Learning Supervisor 

Closing date:  Wednesday 28^th January 2026

Zero hours contract - Salary Scale 5 point 9 (£14.13 per hour + holiday pay)

Interviews to be held w/b 23^rd February 2026

We are seeking dependable individuals to join our existing team of Independent Learning Supervisors.

 You would be required to supervise students across all year groups in the teacher’s absence.

A good level of education and a confident manner is essential.

  Previous experience of working with young people and the ability to use Microsoft Office would be a distinct advantage. 

The successful candidate will be required to:

• ·         Supervise students in the absence of their usual subject teacher.

• ·         Have flexibility to provide cover at short notice.

• ·         Provide clear direction to students and be effective in classroom management.

• ·         Use Microsoft Office, including excel, word, PowerPoint and teams.

• ·         Take class registration on SIMS.

• ·         Have excellent communication skills and liaise with both staff and students in a friendly manner.

• ·         Work well as part of a team and able to take direction.

• ·         Undertake all required training and follow school procedures.

 We can offer you:

• ·         A strong, highly qualified team of staff with an ethos of tolerance and a family community spirit.

• ·         Training and development and our commitment to staff wellbeing.

• ·         An environment which promotes innovation.

Southend High School for Girls is a highly successful and oversubscribed girls’ grammar school rated

‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. 

This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues to move forward under the leadership of its Headteacher, Mr Jason Carey.

For all enquiries please contact recruitment@shsg.org

All staff at Southend High School for Girls have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. 

This is a customer-facing role needing fluent spoken English.