Cover Teacher

Brighton College Prep School is seeking to appoint 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 is 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 through planned differentiated activities. To ensure monitoring, recording, assessment, and reporting are undertaken in accordance with school policies. To mark work appropriately and as promptly as possible in accordance with the marking policy, providing 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 of concern. To ensure that the classroom provides a stimulating and interesting learning environment. To part