The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to to supervise pupils and their work during periods of short term teacher absence.

Working under the guidance of the experienced cover manager, your duties will be varied and will include:

• To deliver lessons as set by the teacher, ensure pupils are on task and complete work set.

• Respond to any questions from pupils about process and procedures.

• Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the schools’ policies and procedures.

• Collect any completed work after the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher.

• Report back as appropriate using the school’s agreed procedures on the behaviour of pupils during class, and any issues arising.

• The postholder must be familiar with the full range of school policies, particularly those regarding health and safety, equal opportunities and special educational needs.

• The postholder must have the necessary skills to manage safely classroom activities, the physical learning space and resources for which they are responsible.

• The postholder must have an understanding and ability to use a range of strategies to deal with classroom behaviour, as a whole, and also individual behavioural needs. The postholder must manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking the work to ensure a constructive environment.

• Carry out reasonable personal care/hygiene duties and administer first aid.

Our school is committed to inclusion and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Tours of the school are warmly welcomed, to arrange a tour please contact HR@swracademy.org

Application closing date, 12th July 2026 at Midnight

Interviews will be scheduled week beginning 13th July 2026

The Trust reserve the right to close the advert early if a sufficient number of applications are received, therefore early applications are encouraged.