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Are you highly adaptable and looking for a varied, fast-paced role in education?

Do you want to be a vital part of keeping learning on track every single day?

About The School :

The school is a thriving, successful, and supportive school dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience for all students. Their community values teamwork, resilience, and commitment. Joining them means becoming a key part of their smooth daily operation, ensuring continuity and stability across the whole school.

The Role: General Cover Support

This crucial role is centered on providing flexible, immediate support wherever it's needed most. Your primary focus will be covering classes during short-term teacher absences, but you will also provide essential support to various departments, including administration and student services, when cover is not required.

If you're interested in this role APPLY NOW.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during teacher absence, ensuring students complete work set by the absent teacher.
• Maintain positive behavior and discipline within the classroom in line with school policy.
• Respond to student questions regarding pre-set tasks and encourage focused, independent work.
• Collect completed classwork and leave clear feedback for the returning teacher on any issues or progress.
• Provide administrative support to departments, including photocopying, filing, and preparing display materials.
• Assist the Student Services team with tasks such as attendance tracking, running errands, or preparing student files.
• Supervise students during internal exams, detentions, or structured study periods.
• Act as a flexible resource supporting the daily operational needs of the school as directed by senior staff.

What We're Looking For

We are searching for reliable, proactive, and highly flexible individuals who thrive in a busy environment.

• Exceptional organisation and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks quickly.
• Confidence and authority in managing large groups of young people effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with students, staff, and parents.
• Resilience and a proactive attitude to adapt quickly to last-minute changes in duties and locations.
• A professional and positive demeanor and the ability to act as an excellent role model.
• High standards of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when undertaking administrative tasks.
• A commitment to the ethos and safety of the school community.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• A warm, welcoming, and inclusive school environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities to grow your skills.
• The chance to be part of a team that truly values your contributions.
• Refer a Friend scheme where you could have the chance to earn a £300 Love2shop voucher - (subject to terms and conditions.)

If you are ready for a challenging yet highly rewarding role that keeps the school running smoothly, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply

If you are a positive, enthusiastic individual who is ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you. Send your Cv on Emmanuel.Augustine@randstad.co.uk