Cover Teacher (Secondary & Primary)

Key Purpose

• The key function of the role is to cover lessons for teaching staff in their absence. However, we
• do not expect the Cover Teacher to cover long periods of absence. When not covering
• lessons the Cover Teacher will be expected to engage in activities as detailed below.

Key Tasks

• To take responsibility for groups or classes of students in the short-term absence of their usual teacher. In this context, the Cover Teacher will be responsible for:
• supervising work that has been set in accordance with school policy;
• liaising with teaching staff with regard to work set for a class;
• managing the behaviour of students to ensure a constructive environment whilst undertaking work;
• responding to any questions from students about process and procedure;
• dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures;
• collecting any completed work and resources after the lesson and returning them to the appropriate teacher or subject leader;
• reporting back, as appropriate, using the school’s agreed referral procedures, on the behaviour of students during the class, and any other issues arising;
• Student registration of a class.
• To accompany students on trips, visits and other educational activities.
• To undertake a ‘duty’ as part of the school’s duty system (including break and lunch).
• Support the work of classroom teachers when not deployed directly covering a class.

The post holder will be expected to undertake other tasks/duties as directed by the Headmaster that are commensurate with the responsibilities of a Cover Teacher.

Job Requirements

• Flexible and adaptable to different learning situations and teaching styles.
• Fluent English.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in working with students in the relevant age group.
• Experience of the British education system is preferred.