training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
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.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for individuals who can command a classroom with presence and authority while remaining supportive of student needs.
Educational Background: 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: The ability to manage a classroom of up to 30 students and implement the academy's behavior policy consistently.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, departments, and school leadership.
Adaptability: A flexible approach to covering various subjects across the secondary curriculum.
Commitment: A dedication to the safeguarding and welfare of all young people.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Take the first step toward a rewarding career in education within a top-tier London academy.
Email your CV to: sada.laxmi@randstad.co.uk
For more information, call: 020 8530 0393
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