Cover Supervisor (Aspiring Teacher Pathway)

Considering a career in teaching? The Portsmouth Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated Cover Supervisor to 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 lessons materials in the absence of the classroom teacher Support students with their learning by providing guidance and clarification on tasks Supervise individuals or small groups of students adapting tasks where needed to meet learning objectives Monitor and report pupil progress and behaviour to teaching staff and/or SENCO Support the development of literacy and numeracy skills of pupils from a wide variety of backgrounds Assist in the planning and delivery of classroom activities when cover duties are not required

What you will need to succeed:

Excellent

literacy and numeracy skills

Minimum

requirement of Grade 4/C or above(or equivalent) in English, Mathematics

and Science

A

flexible, positive attitude and strong classroom presence

Understanding

of how to support students with differing levels of ability and needs

Ability

to maintain high standards of behaviour and learning in a classroom

environment