Cover Teacher

7 days ago


east sussex, United Kingdom AD WARRIOR Full time
Job Description

Cover Teacher

Location: Brighton

Salary: Competitive

The College Prep School is seeking a Cover Teacher to work on a zero-hours basis.

The role of the Cover Teacher is to teach a class, in the absence of their ‘regular’ class teacher. They will be expected to teach effectively and to undertake pastoral and general teaching duties in order to provide high quality education and continuity to pupils. They will be responsible for undertaking all of the duties expected of the teacher, on the designated day.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To be responsible for the teaching of all subjects except those taught by specialist teachers according to school policies and schemes of work.
  • To ensure medium term and short-term planning are undertaken in accordance with school policy.
  • To collaborate with parallel teacher(s) regarding termly and weekly planning, and with other staff to ensure continuity and pupil progression.
  • To ensure that the range of abilities among children is catered for by planned differentiated activities.
  • To ensure monitoring, recording, assessment, and reporting are undertaken in accordance with the school policies.
  • To mark work appropriately and as immediately as possible in accordance with the marking policy, giving individual feedback and encouragement whenever possible.
  • To take P.E. lessons (excluding swimming) in the case of specialist P.E. teacher absence.
  • To rehearse and direct children for concerts and services, in liaison with the specialist music teacher.
  • To be responsible for the pastoral care of the children in the class and ensure good personal relationships are fostered between the children and teacher.
  • To be responsible for the behaviour and discipline of children in the class in accordance with the school behaviour policy.
  • To eat lunch with the children and monitor lunchtime behaviour.
  • To liaise closely with the Head of Year and other relevant staff members regarding any children for concern.
  • To ensure that the classroom provides a stimulating and interesting learning environment.
  • To be responsible for the organisation of classroom resources ensuring they are accessible to children as appropriate, including appropriate reading books.
  • To ensure home/school reading diaries are read daily by class teacher and comments are made as appropriate to ensure good communication.
  • To ensure all paperwork is up-to-date and accurate (registers, profiles, health matters, etc.)
  • To be prepared to market the school by speaking to prospective parents visiting the classroom, attending open evenings, and acting as ambassadors for the school.
  • To be responsible for care, security, and maintenance of resources and equipment in own classroom and throughout the school.
  • To undertake all duties and procedures as specified in staff handbook.
  • To attend daily assemblies and services, upholding the fact that the College has a Christian foundation.
  • To attend Parent Association events and other evening/weekend events.
  • To attend staff/curriculum meetings including occasional whole school meetings.
  • To participate in the appraisal process.
  • To be prepared to attend INSETS (sometimes evenings and weekends) and undertake continuous professional development.
  • To be willing to take an after-school activity club.
  • To be a good role model in respect of speech, dress, behaviour and care of equipment.
  • Teachers should ideally be prepared to teach all pupils from Nursery to Year 6.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

  • This role will involve daily contact with pupils, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
  • All staff and volunteers have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the College, please click apply.


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