Cover Professional

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.

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