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ORGANISATION
Cover Supervisors are expected to carry out the following duties to cover for short-term teacher absence:
1. Deliver lessons appropriate to the age and ability of the students so as to facilitate progression in students’ learning; the plans and resources for these lessons to be provided by the Heads of Departments, Heads of Year or relevant other;
2. Manage the classroom and teaching equipment to create a positive learning environment which makes effective use of the available resources;
3. Implement the College’s policy with regard to registration, student absence, dress code and conduct;
4. Enforce the College’s rules relating to Health and Safety;
5. Provide advice and guidance to staff, students and others.
In addition, Cover Supervisors are expected to carry out the following duties when providing cover for long term teacher absence:
6. When covering the absence of a Form Tutor, fulfil the duties and responsibilities defined in the Form Tutor’s job description;
7. Facilitate the general progress and well-being of any individual student within any group of students assigned to her/him, providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters;
8. Contribute to appropriate extra-curricular provision;
9. Provide classroom assistance and support for individual student needs if necessary.
ADMINISTRATION
10. Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of the students assigned to her/him, within the school’s guidelines
11. Attend relevant meetings and carry out relevant administrative tasks
RESOURCES
12. Operate relevant equipment/ICT packages/information systems (e.g. MS Office, Arbor, E-mail, Google Classroom
13. Use administration supplies resourcefully
Please note that we reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate apply and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the role as soon as possible.
Closing Date: 11:59pm, 4th Jan 2026
Start Date: January 2026
Safeguarding Statement
The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.