Cover Supervisor

Are you a graduate thinking of a career in Education?

Would you like to gain experience as a Cover Supervisor/Teaching Assistant before committing to a PGCE/ School Direct Scheme?

Would you like to work in an excellent secondary school as a Cover Supervisor / Teaching Assistant in Birmingham from February 2013'?

*** 2 x Secondary Cover Supervisor/ Teaching Assistant - Graduates only!
*** Excellent experience prior to pursuing a PGCE or School Direct Scheme!
*** Outstanding Secondary school!
*** Long-term contract - January 13' to July 13'!
*** 86% A-C GCSE results for 2008!

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in one of my client schools from January 2013' for 2 enthusiastic and talented graduates to work as a Cover Supervisor / Teaching Assistant.

You will get the opportunity to see first hand what it takes to be a Cover Supervisor, covering all Key Stages, Literacy & Numeracy. The majority of the time you will be working in class covering absent teachers, supporting the curriculum departments and undertaking student's supervisory duties

This is an average-sized school. The school converted to academy status in April 2011. The proportion of students known to be eligible for free school meals is average. The proportion of students with a statement of special educational needs or supported at school action plus is below average. The proportion of students from minority ethnic backgrounds is average. Students of Indian, Pakistani and mixed White and Black Caribbean heritage are the largest of these groups. The proportion of students who are learning English as an additional language is below average. The school had a survey inspection for continuing professional development in June 2008 and for music in June 2011. Since the previous inspection, the school has appointed a new headteacher. The school has achieved a number of awards including the International Schools Award and Arts Mark Gold.

The current SENCO has been with the school the past 10 years, she is an excellent leader who will offer all the support and guidance to get you settled and making an instant impact.

The position will start in January and carry on until July 2013, giving you the opportunity to gain the experience you desire and get an excellent reference for your PGCE interview.

Only candidates that are successful will be contacted for an interview.