We offer a friendly and harmonious campus, and we support the physical and mental wellbeing of all our staff.  Discounted membership is available for the use of a fully equipped and well-maintained gym on-site. All staff have access to an employee advice programme which offers information, resources, and a counselling service.  We reward long service and encourage community spirit through various social events including a Christmas party, sports after school and various House competitions.   Parking is free, as are tea, coffee, and edible treats to help you through the week!  Our Senior Leadership team recognises the value of our support staff attending whole school training, job specific training and opportunities to learn about students they may be supporting, hence our commitment to their attendance on our September INSET day and one other INSET day during the academic year.  A free lunch is also provided giving staff the chance to welcome new members of staff and share news and ideas. 

We are looking for Cover Supervisors to join our support staff team.  You would be supervising classes during the short-term absence of the assigned teacher working in a classroom environment alongside students at Key Stage 3 and 4.  Your main responsibility would be to instruct students about the work set by the teacher and assisting them to stay on task and complete the work set to the best of their ability.  The provision of cover will be varied: you might introduce the work by talking through a Power Point, showing video clips, or reading through texts with students. You may be asked to lead a class discussion, organise group work or supervise PE and Drama activities.  You would also learn about school policies and how they are implemented including the school’s Behaviour for Learning Policy.   

Previous experience of working with or interacting with children or young people is required for this role as well as good communication skills, an ability to work with minimum of supervision and to manage students in a classroom setting. Confidence using a laptop as well as good organisational skills are important for this role. 

In addition, if you are a graduate with an interest in a career working with young people in education and you would like this opportunity to gain some experience working in a classroom environment before considering teacher training, we would be delighted to receive your application.  For further information about teacher training please refer to www.teachmaidenhead.co.uk