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Smart Teachers

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GBP 60,000 - 80,000

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7 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Trainee Cover Supervisors to join a supportive secondary school in Islington. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a secondary school setting, paving the way for future teacher training. Candidates will lead lessons across multiple subjects, providing vital support to students. The position is perfect for those with a passion for education and a desire to make a difference in young people's lives. With comprehensive training provided and flexible working options, this is a great chance to kickstart your career in education.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly
Guaranteed pay scheme
Pension contributions
Free professional development training
Generous referral bonus scheme
Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent education is required.
  • Strong leadership and passion for education are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead lessons for 25-30 pupils in the absence of the class teacher.
  • Cover classes across various secondary school subjects.

Skills

Leadership
Willingness to learn
Passion for education

Education

Degree or equivalent education

Job description

Trainee Cover Supervisor Join a Supportive Secondary School - Islington

Location: London Borough of Islington

Salary: £90 £140 per day (depending on experience)

Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible Supply

Start Date: 22nd April 2025

As a Cover Supervisor you will be responsible for leading lessons of approximately 25 - 30 pupils in the absence of the class teacher. You will cover classes across the full range of secondary school subjects, but don’t worry, you are not expected to be a subject specialist in each area.

About the role

This role provides a great opportunity to gain experience of working within a Secondary school prior to applying to Initial Teacher Training. Although previous experience of working in a Secondary School is desirable, it is not essential. Free training is provided by Smart Teachers for those without prior secondary school experience.

About the school

Our partnering Secondary school/s, in and around the Borough of Islington, are seeking candidates to work as Cover Supervisors. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on daily supply or in longer fixed-term supply contracts.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Cover Supervisor in the borough of Merton you will:

  • A degree or equivalent education
  • A willingness to learn
  • A natural leader and someone with the confidence to lead a lesson in the absence of the class teacher
  • A passion for education and providing the highest possible level of support to young people

The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

  • Salary is dependent on school-based experience as well as the school's individual budgets for Cover.

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer
  • Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
  • Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
  • Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
  • Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
  • FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
  • Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
  • Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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