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General Cover

Academics
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 9JY

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • Join our schools in Portsmouth as a General Cover, responsible for supervising classes in the absence of regular teachers.
  • This role requires a UK recognized degree or relevant experience, along with a valid enhanced DBS check.
  • General Covers will manage classroom behavior and ensure students complete their assigned work across various subjects.
  • The position offers a salary of £80 to £100 per day, depending on experience.
  • Candidates should ideally have at least one year of experience in a similar role and be flexible to travel within the Portsmouth area.

Join Our Schools as a General Cover in Portsmouth!

About the Role:

General Covers are essential to the smooth running of schools, stepping in for absent teachers and ensuring continuity in the classroom. As a General Cover, you will supervise pre-assigned lessons, manage classroom behavior, and maintain a productive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities of a General Cover:

  • Supervise pre-assigned lessons in the absence of regular teachers.
  • Establish rapport quickly with students.
  • Implement effective behavior management strategies in line with school policies.
  • Be flexible to cover various subjects across KS3, KS4, and KS5.
  • Ensure students remain on task and complete assigned work.

Requirements to be a General Cover:

  • Hold a UK recognized degree or have relevant experience in a similar role.
  • Have the right to work in the UK.
  • Possess a valid enhanced DBS check (preferably issued within the last year or on the update service). If you don't have a DBS, we can help with the application process.
  • Be local to, or willing to travel to Portsmouth.

Why Work with Us?

Academics is partnering with multiple secondary schools in the Portsmouth area, seeking dedicated individuals like you to support teaching across all subjects. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain classroom experience and make a positive impact on students' education.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.