Supply Cover Supervisor (Senior School)

We are seeking professional individuals to join our team of Supply Cover Supervisors who provide in-class supervision for our Senior School students during periods of planned and unplanned teacher absences. Degree qualifications and relevant teaching-related experience is required. Experience of the British international schools curriculum is preferred.

The British School of Amsterdam is a not-for-profit international school providing world-class teaching and learning for children from 3 to 18 years old. We currently have over 1,100 pupils enrolled at the school across three sections: Early Years (3-6 years), Juniors (6-11 years) and Seniors (11-18 years). We follow the British Schools curriculum including IGGSEs and A levels. At The British School of Amsterdam, we offer the best in British education to our students, and a welcoming and inclusive environment for our staff.

Supply Cover Supervisor (Senior School)

The Supply Cover Supervisor is appointed as a classroom supervisor when regular teachers are away, usually for periods of short-term absence, however it may also included longer periods if required. This is not a teaching role. The Supply Cover Supervisor carries out prepared classroom activities and exercises set by the regular teacher, and performs other teaching-related duties required by the senior school leadership team. Applicants will ideally have some relevant experience of working with teens and young adults in an education setting, with the ability to provide calm, confident leadership when managing and guiding student groups in a classroom. Possible backgrounds may include teacher, tutor, teacher aide, exam invigilator, learning support, counsellor, club leader, parent volunteer, or similar. Availability to work for the school, sometimes at short notice, will be required.

IMPORTANT: Applicants must have the legal ability to work in the Netherlands through valid NL residency, EU passport, or working holiday visa (WHV).

Main purpose of the role:

• Supervise pupils carrying out pre-prepared exercises when teaching staff are on short-term absence
• Manage a classroom, ensuring a safe and secure environment and that pupils remain on task with the work they have been set
• To flexibly provide administration and support in other areas where cover capacity allows

Duties include:

• Supervise pupils carrying out pre-prepared exercises when teaching staff are on planned or unplanned absence
• Manage a classroom, ensuring a safe and secure environment and that pupils remain on task with the work they have been set
• Provide administration and support in other areas where cover capacity allows
• To be solely responsible for a class of pupils in the absence of the Teacher, ensuring they are engaged in learning activities pre-set by the Teacher
• Managing the behaviour of pupils while they undertake pre-set school work, ensuring a calm and constructive classroom environment is maintained
• Responding to any questions from pupils about process and procedure
• Dealing with immediate problems or emergencies, as required
• Liaising with teachers or other staff regarding work set for a class, to effectively supervise the lesson
• Collecting any completed work and returning to the appropriate teacher or subject leader
• Reporting on behaviour of pupils during the class, and any issues arising, using the school's agreed referral procedures
• Taking registers of pupils in attendance
• Supervision of pupils during breaks and at lunchtimes, as required
• Supporting the work of classroom teachers or general school administration when not actively deployed to cover a class
• Supporting/contributing to the development of an ''activity bank'' of resources
• Supporting/contributing to the creation and maintenance of classroom displays
• Invigilating internal / external examinations, as requested
• Acting as First Aider as required (training provided and extra allowance payable)
• Undertaking other tasks/duties as directed, commensurate with the responsibilities of the Cover Supervisor

Preferred qualifications, skills & experience: 

• University degree or post-graduate qualifications preferred
• Relevant experience working/interacting with students aged 12-18
• Experience working in a school environment preferred
• Experience of or exposure to an International School environment useful
• Experience of the British national curriculum preferred
• Excellent English language skills (verbal & written)
• Effective communication & interpersonal skills
• Strong organisation skills
• Leadership skills
• IT skills

Personal qualities:

• Enjoys working with young people
• Positive, personable and good-humoured
• Works well in a structured, procedural work environment
• Flexible, adaptable and co-operative in approach  

Applications Process

Candidates should use the TES application process. Applications should include a covering letter, addressed to the Principal, Ruth Sanderson and the contact details for TWO referees. There is no closing date as there can be a requirement for Supply Cover Supervisors throughout the school year. 

Safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The offer of the role will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks and other safeguarding checks, and overseas checks (where appropriate).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

The British School of Amsterdam is committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society, and leads to a cognitive diversity that promotes excellence in all areas..