Learning Practitioner Cover Supervisor

About the College

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates.

In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas -
Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

If you're making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers.

In addition, for roles in high-need subjects or regions you may also benefit from the government's targeted retention incentive (formerly "levelling-up premium") payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years and teaching certain shortage subjects.

Please note eligibility for both TTF and the Targeted Retention Incentive varies by role, subject area and provider, they do not apply to every vacancy.

Find out more about both initiatives through the links below.

• Taking Teaching Further
  - Taking Teaching Further
• Targeted Retention Incentive
  - Targeted Retention Incentive

• You will:
  • Enjoy working with young people aged 16-18.
  • Possesses excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • be energetic, well-motivated, and flexible.
  • work independently and show initiative.
  • be ICT literate and competent with various software packages.
  • Holds a degree qualification or equivalent or a qualification in teaching and learning.
  • Have a minimum 1-2 years experience of delivering high quality teaching and learning.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, and proactive teacher to join our team as a Cover Supervisor. This vital role supports the continued learning and development of our 16-18 year old students by supervising and delivering whole class teaching and learning activities during any short-term teacher absence across a wide variety of subject areas and levels. The Cover Supervisor will deliver pre-set work and assist students with their activities, ensuring a constructive and positive learning environment at all times.

• Supervise and support students in completing pre-prepared tasks and activities.
• Promote and manage classroom behaviour to ensure a conducive learning environment.
• Respond to students' questions and provide assistance with their work.
• Liaise with curriculum staff regarding student progress.

• Hold a qualification in Teaching and Learning.
• Level 2 in English and Maths

• Experience of working in an educational setting working with young people,
• Excellent communication skills.

Join EPNE and you'll be part of a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme - depending on role
• Access to my Lifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.

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