Job Description

Cover Supervisor (Vocational & Foundation Learning)

Job Details


Job Title: Cover Supervisor (Vocational & Foundation Learning)


Department: Vocational & Foundation Learning


Campus: South Downs


Salary: Grade 5 hourly paid (dependant on experience)


Contract Type: Bank contract


About the Role


HSDC is seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our Vocational and Foundation Learning team. In this important role, you will deliver engaging lessons using prepared materials in the absence of regular teaching staff, ensuring continuity in student learning and progression. You'll work closely with colleagues to uphold a culture of high standards and support student achievement. If you have strong communication skills, a passion for education, and the confidence to deliver lessons across a range of subjects, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity for those considering a future in teaching or looking to build experience in an educational environment.


Responsibilities


You will be responsible for:
To cover lessons with the materials provided to ensure students continue to learn and progress. To engage collaboratively with all Teachers/Lecturers in a culture of high expectations, high standards and mutual respect To ensure outstanding success and progression of all students within the relevant Department through the delivery of inspirational teaching, learning and assessment. To deliver high quality teaching, learning, assessment and support, in the absence of a lecturer. To deliver formal scheduled teaching duties, tutorials (as appropriate) and student assessment. To record, share and regularly monitor student progress using College information systems.



Requirements


You will need:
Degree in relevant subject. Certificate in Education/PGCE or equivalent. Proven track record of personal recent teaching success shown by high student achievement in the subject area At least 2 years' experience in teaching the subject area to full-time or part-time students. Ability to offer successful pastoral support to cohort teaching group. Sound understanding of and commitment to safeguarding and equality and diversity in the context of education.



Benefits


In return, you will receive:

Invest in Your Growth

: Access a wide range of training, in-house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.

Teaching Excellence Support

: Fully funded Level 3 Award in Education & Training for new teachers. Certificate in Education or PGCE options with financial support and reduced teaching hours for experienced teachers.

Generous Pension Plans

: Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Ample Time Off

: Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Exclusive Discounts

: Get an NUS TOTUM card, offering discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Community Engagement

: Participate in volunteering and fundraising for local and national charities. Option to donate through the Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme.

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Application


How to apply

We strive in offering an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions at all, or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact recruitment@hsdc.ac.uk and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible.


For more information on the position itself, please connect with Sue Reid at sue.reid@hsdc.ac.uk for any queries. Please note, we appreciate the value of each applicant but kindly ask that you complete an application form as we do not accept CV's.


If you would like to take a look at the job description for this vacancy, please see this under Supporting Documents on the right-hand side of the page.