Cover Supervisor (Aspiring Teacher Pathway)

Considering a career in teaching

The Portsmouth Academyis seeking to appoint a dedicatedCover Supervisorto join our cover team.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience before moving in to teacher training or a teaching position. You will develop skills in classroom management behaviour for learning lesson delivery and student engagement.

You will take responsibility for leading classes in the absence of a teacher ensuring students remain engaged with learning and maintaining high standards of behaviour and achievement.

Your role:

Deliver pre-prepared lessonsmaterials in the absence of the classroom teacher
Support studentswith their learning by providing guidance and clarification on tasks
Supervise individuals or small groupsof students adapting tasks where needed to meet learning objectives
Monitor and report pupil progressand behaviour to teaching staff and/or SENCO
Support the development of literacy and numeracy skillsof pupils from a wide variety of backgrounds
Assist in the planning and deliveryof classroom activities when cover duties are not required

What you will need to succeed:

Excellentliteracy and numeracyskills
Minimum requirement ofGrade 4/C or above(or equivalent) in English Mathematics and Science
Aflexible positive attitudeand strong classroom presence
Understanding of how tosupport studentswith differing levels of ability and needs
Ability to maintainhigh standards of behaviour and learningin a classroom environment

The Portsmouth Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academys vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4 placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West South South East and East of England consisting of early years primary secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

Next steps:

If you are interested in working in our school benefitting from a supportive network of teachers across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal conversation please contact Nicky Brown emailprotected

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates if you have any questions regarding this process please email emailprotected