Independent Learning Supervisor

Shorefields; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a confident individual for a part-time Teaching/Child Support role. You will supervise students across all year groups in the absence of the teacher, assisting in classroom management and ensuring students' wellbeing. Candidates should have strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as a good level of education. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for development and well-being initiatives.

Benefits

Training and development

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Innovative environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people is advantageous.
• Confident manner is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the absence of the usual subject teacher.
• Provide cover at short notice.
• Provide clear direction to students and manage the classroom effectively.
• Take class registration on SIMS.

Skills

Supervision of students

Classroom management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Good level of education

Tools

SIMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Details

Job Ref No. ECC8825428-361
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: Scale 5 Point 9
Actual Salary £13.02 Per hour + holiday pay
Zero hours contract

Position Start Date: 04/03/2026
Contract Type: Part-time Contract
Term: Permanent

Application Close: 28/01/2026 Midnight
Interviews to be held w/c 26th February 2026

Apply at: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136444/EDV-2026-SHSG-69151

About the Role

You would be required to supervise students across all year groups in the teacher's absence.

A good level of education and a confident manner is essential.

Previous experience of working with young people and the ability to use Microsoft Office would be a distinct advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the absence of the usual subject teacher
• Provide cover at short notice
• Provide clear direction to students and be effective in classroom management
• Use Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams
• Take class registration on SIMS
• Have excellent communication skills and liaise with both staff and students in a friendly manner
• Work well as part of a team and able to take direction
• Undertake all required training and follow school procedures

Benefits

• A strong, highly qualified team of staff with an ethos of tolerance and a family community spirit
• Training and development and our commitment to staff wellbeing
• An environment which promotes innovation

School Information

Southend High School for Girls is an outstanding rated 11‑18 girls’ grammar school with academy status, located on Southchurch Boulevard in Southend‑on‑Sea, Essex. The school offers a rigorous academic curriculum alongside a broad range of extracurricular activities.

Contact

Email: [e-mail]

All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and this is a customer‑facing role requiring fluent spoken English.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.