Cover Supervisor

We are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor who will provide classroom supervision to students who are undertaking work set by a class teacher. This job would be ideal for those who are considering entering the teaching profession in the future. Appropriate experience of working with students aged 11-16 would be an advantage. You will be required to develop and maintain good relationships with students and staff, and to work effectively as a team member. If you believe that you can make a difference and help young people fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you.,

• To provide classroom supervision of students whilst undertaking work set by a teacher
• To manage student behaviour in the classroom
• To ensure student health and safety in the classroom
• To support in lessons when not required to cover
• To provide support for students who are working remotely
• To assist in general administrative arrangements and tasks when not required to cover (including display)
• To invigilate examinations / tests when not required to cover
• To supervise after school detentions as part of the school rota
• To attend appropriate training as required
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as may reasonably be required by the School
• To show a personal commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Please note that the roles and responsibilities of this post are subject to change as the post and post holder develops

Essential:
• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy that all students can learn and make progress
• The ability to relate to young people and an understanding of their problems
• The ability to reinforce positive behaviour for learning in a firm, but appropriate manner
• Have a cheerful disposition with a good sense of humour
• Be friendly and approachable with a caring personality
• Be sensitivity to student needs and concerns
• Be alert and have a sense of awareness to student issues and welfare concerns, and report these when necessary
• The ability to develop and maintain good relationships with students and staff, and to work effectively as a team member
• Be reliable, trustworthy and the willingness to get tasks done.
Desirable:
• A flexible approach to work and the work environment
  
  Being part of a very successful team in an oversubscribed comprehensive school located in the leafy suburbs of Wimbledon.
Experience of working in an "outstanding" oversubscribed school: In September 2024, Ofsted rated Rutlish as "Outstanding" in all five areas of judgement. Rutlish School is proud to consistently be one of the top schools nationally, being in the top 2% of schools nationally for progress at GCSE and the top 8% for attainment. Rutlish is the second highest performing non-selective boys' school in the country for progress and the highest performing boys', non-selective school in London. Rutlish is the highest performing of all secondary schools in Merton and consistently achieves outstanding results. The School is set in a conservation area close to Wimbledon town centre, with excellent transport links; London Underground, British Rail, bus routes and the tram are all close by. There is also ample on-site free parking for staff coming by car. Other benefits of working for Merton include; membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to the Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family, discounted membership to Merton leisure centres, employee discounts on a range of leisure activities, from days out to magazine subscriptions, as well as hair and beauty treatments, courses at Merton Adult Education, entertainment events and discounts at local restaurants. You could also benefit from Merton's cycle-to-work scheme and have free membership to the Old Rutlishians Association who have events such as live acoustic nights and comedy nights. The benefit of regular professional development.