Cover Supervisor

The Westgate School is a warm, vibrant and forward-thinking community

where colleagues and pupils learn together. As an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’

school, we are proud of our culture of academic excellence. We are looking for a confident, positive and committed Cover Supervisor

who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a real difference. This

is a fantastic opportunity if you:

Are

interested in pursuing a career in education.

Want to

gain school-based experience across a wide age range.

Already

have a teaching qualification but prefer a role without additional teacher

responsibilities such as assessment and reporting.

Are an ECT

looking for more experience.

Are a

Teaching Assistant wanting to broaden your expertise.

Enjoy

supporting young people to achieve their very best.

No teaching qualification is required; we welcome applications from

people with varied backgrounds, experiences and career journeys.

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking individuals who can build positive, trusting

relationships with children and who bring empathy, patience and enthusiasm to

their work.

We’d love to hear from you if you can:

Communicate clearly

and positively with pupils and adults Build strong working

relationships across the school Encourage excellent

behaviour and a positive environment for learning Show initiative and

manage your time effectively Bring patience,

imagination and enthusiasm to supporting pupils Work well both

independently and as part of a team Uphold our school

values and help every pupil succeed

You will need Maths and English at GCSE Grade

4 (C) or equivalent.

The role will predominantly be in the

secondary phase although you may on occasion be required to cover lessons in

the primary phase.