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Cover Supervisor - High-Performing Secondary Academy. Location: Willesden / North West London Area (NW10). Contract Type: Temporary/Permanent / Long-Term Fixed Term. Hours: Full-Time, Term-Time Only. The Opportunity: Are you a confident, resilient, and motivated individual looking to gain valuable experience in a world-class secondary school environment? We are seeking a Cover Supervisor to join our vibrant and successful academy in the Willesden area. This role is ideal for an aspiring teacher or a professional looking to work in a highly structured, high-achieving setting. As a Cover Supervisor, you will lead classrooms in the absence of regular teachers, ensuring that students remain focused, on-task, and engaged with their learning. Our academy is known for its high expectations, exceptional student behavior, and a 'no excuses' culture, providing you with a stable and supportive environment to develop your professional skills. Why Join Us? You will be joining one of the UK's leading Multi-Academy Trusts, where professional standards and staff development are at the forefront of everything we do. Financial Rewards: Competitive Inner London pro-rata salary, including a specific academy allowance and eligibility for annual performance and loyalty bonuses. A Launchpad for Teaching: This role offers an excellent foundation for those considering a career in teaching, with potential pathways into our School Direct training programmes. Unrivalled Support: Access to a network of experts and high-quality CPD through our dedicated Teaching and Leadership Institute. Wellbeing First: A comprehensive wellbeing cash plan (covering dental, optical, and physio), a 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a generous pension scheme. Structured Environment: Work in a school that prioritizes teacher presence and provides a centralized behavior system, allowing you to manage the classroom with confidence.
Job Responsibility:
Supervise Learning: Lead classes across all subject areas, ensuring students complete the work set by the department
Maintain Standards: Uphold the academy's high expectations for conduct and foster a quiet, productive learning atmosphere
Departmental Support: When not covering classes, assist departments with administrative tasks, resource preparation, or small-group interventions
Student Support: Provide guidance to students to help them understand instructions and stay motivated throughout the lesson
Safeguarding: Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all pupils in line with academy policies
Requirements:
A degree is highly desirable
a minimum of Level 3 qualifications and strong GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) is essential
Confidence
Communication
Adaptability
Commitment
Nice to have:
121 teaching experience
ability to communicate with parents
ability to work well under pressure
able to inspire
be a role model
building rapport with children
career driven
communication
effective discipline
empathy
engaging
excellent time management
FMS experience
good behaviour management skills
good classroom management
good communication skills
good sense of humour
high expectations
keen to contribute to the life of the school
key stage 3 experience
key stage 4 experience
key stage 5 experience
knowledge of A-level specification
knowledge of curriculum
knowledge of GCSE specification
knowledge of subject
motivated
partake in extra curricular activities
passion for education
SEN experience
set clear objectives
SIMS experience
sixth form experience
teaching assistant experience
team player
work well autonomously
years 7-11 experience
What we offer:
Competitive Inner London pro-rata salary
specific academy allowance
eligibility for annual performance and loyalty bonuses
potential pathways into School Direct training programmes
access to a network of experts and high-quality CPD through the Teaching and Leadership Institute
comprehensive wellbeing cash plan (covering dental, optical, and physio)