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Teaching and Learning Supervisor

The Eastwood Academy, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU

This job expired on 26 September 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 September 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  12 September 2025

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,977

What skills and experience we're looking for

Purpose of Job:

The main responsibility of the Teaching and Learning Supervisor is to supervise classes during the shortterm absence of the assigned teacher. The role involves managing the classroom environment and ensuring that students continue to learn and work in a disciplined and constructive manner.

Specific Responsibilities:

Deliver pre-prepared lessons or activities to students, ensuring that teaching and learning continue in the absence of the regular teacher.

Maintain a safe and orderly environment, ensuring students adhere to the school's behaviour policy.

Assist students with the tasks set by the teacher and ensure they understand the objectives.

Liaise with teachers to provide feedback on student progress and any issues encountered during the cover period

Complete any necessary administrative tasks related to the class or the cover role.

Ensure the safety and well-being of all students in line with the school's safeguarding policy.

Respond appropriately to questions raised by pupils.

Deal with immediate problems and emergencies in accordance with the Academy’s policies.

Collect any completed work and return it to the appropriate teacher.

Report back on behaviour of pupils during the class and any issues arising.

To support students in lessons as directed by the SENCo when needed.

To keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and policies.

What the school offers its staff

• High quality internal CPD to all staff members which largely reflects the priorities of the School Development Plan.
• Gymnasium which staff can use free of charge
  

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to help identify information that is publicly available online which the Academy might want to explore with the candidate at interview. Further, we are fully committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check.

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Additional documents

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Teaching and Learning Supervisor Job Description.pdf - 140 KB (opens in new tab)

Application Form.doc - 458 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Eastwood Academy

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1143 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Eastwood Academy website
• Email address: teve@eastwood.southend.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-eastwood-academy

Our trust is built on the values of Nurture Potential, Unite Community, Empower Success, and Champion Tenacity. These values guide every decision we make and are at the heart of our partnership with Eastwood. Together, we create an environment where pupils are inspired to thrive, staff are valued and empowered, and families feel a genuine sense of belonging and pride.

The Eastwood Academy has long been a beacon of aspiration and achievement. Its continued success reflects the dedication of its staff, the curiosity and talent of its pupils, and the unwavering support of its wider community. As part of Tenacitas Trust, Eastwood benefits from a strong network of collaboration, shared expertise, and strategic support, all designed to help the school maintain high standards and continually move forward.

We are committed to providing every pupil with the very best experience each day, nurturing not only academic excellence but also confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. At Tenacitas Trust, we celebrate progress and strive for success with tenacity, and it is this spirit that underpins our partnership with The Eastwood Academy. Tenacitas Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to help identify information that is publicly available online which the Academy might want to explore with the candidate at interview. Further, we are fully committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and Barred List check.

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