Established in 1632, Sir John Leman High School is steeped in history and has produced many generations of well-educated young people. The school has a strong emphasis on values and a relentless focus on improving learning, which is driving up performance in all aspects of our school.

We require a Cover Supervisor to work on a full or part-time basis to complement the existing team. This position also has the opportunity for ‘casual contract’ days.

Duties include:

· Under the direction of the relevant Head of Department, covering classes for absent teaching staff

· Taking an electronic register at the beginning of each class.

· Advising the students of the work set. This should be provided either by the Head of Department, or by the absent teacher.

· Managing the behaviour of the students to ensure a constructive and positive learning environment.

· Collecting the work at the end of the lesson.

The successful candidate will:

· Have the ability to manage student behaviour and supervise the completion of work set for the cover lesson.

· Be confident in decision making, and have the ability to be assertive when required.

· Have good communication skills.

· Preferably have some previous school based employment or experience.

· Be educated to A level or equivalent

We can offer:

· a welcoming and caring staff team

· a supportive team of professionals within the school and as part of Kingfisher Schools Trust

· a range of dedicated staff wellbeing support

Kingfisher Schools Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits, including:

· Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development

· Access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College

· Pension scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contribution

· Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice

· Shopping and leisure discounts

· Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

· Affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme

If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please contact recruitment@kingfisherschools.co.uk

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received. All applications must be submitted through My New Term.

Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.