Cover Professional (FTC)

What skills and experience we're looking for

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The Richmond upon Thames School (RTS), an ambitious and forward-thinking secondary academy in Richmond, London, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cover Professional to join our dynamic team. This opportunity offers a vital role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring continuity and stability for our students across a range of subjects and year groups. This is a fixed term contract.

As a Cover Professional, you will work closely with subject teams and pastoral colleagues to ensure students continue to experience excellent classroom provision during staff absence. You will contribute to a collaborative and inclusive culture that places students at the heart of every decision and supports our ethos of doing the ordinary differently.

We are seeking individuals who

• Have excellent communication skills and presence in the classroom
• Are confident in delivering pre-prepared lesson content across a range of subjects
• Can manage behaviour positively and uphold high expectations
• Understand how to build strong relationships with young people
• Are organised, calm under pressure, and work well both independently and as part of a team
• Can provide general support for teaching staff and student learning when not covering lessons
• Are resilient, reflective and committed to continuous professional development

What the school offers its staff

• Secure cycle racks for staff to use (as well as staff showering facilities) and a ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme.
• Secure, controlled access car park for staff to use with direct access to the A316.
• The school is well served by local bus routes; and is within easy walking distance to Twickenham train station, which is in Zone 3 and well served by South Western Trains.

There is a focus on developing community and positive staff wellbeing through

• Yoga, relaxation and staff-led fitness sessions;
• Seasonal gatherings;
• Free tea and coffee in the light and airy staff social room

Continuing professional development has a strong focus. There is an extensive programme available which extends to internal and external specialists, as well as partnerships with other educational and business providers.

Membership of a pension scheme is available.

The school has a two-week Autumn half-term break.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Richmond upon Thames School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to complete an enhanced DBS check and to disclose any information relevant to Disqualification by Association.