Cover Lecturer and Coordinator
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 26 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £32,630 i £35,496 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Plumpton, Lewes |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Plumpton College |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | CoverAug25 |
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Plumpton College is seeking to recruit a Cover Lecturer/Coordinator to join the College in a new role. The Cover Lecturer and Coordinator will oversee all aspects of staff cover, develop and manage the College cover bank register, and be available to deliver high-quality cover lessons when required to ensure that teaching and learning continue in the event of staff absence.
The ideal candidate will have a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification and experience in secondary or further education. As this is a College-wide role, there is no need for specific subject knowledge, although a background in one of the curriculum areas taught at Plumpton would be beneficial. This role requires high-quality communication skills and strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
For an experienced teacher or lecturer looking for a new direction, this is a role with huge variety – you could be supporting with an equine lesson, covering a class in horticulture or working with butchery or bakery apprentices. Plumpton’s curriculum coverage is extensive, and the successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to experience life in all our different areas and develop a strong understanding of Further Education and the land-based sector whilst providing an essential service to curriculum management staff and our students.
Main Areas of Responsibility
a. As directed by Curriculum Management teams, deliver highly effective cover lessons to
a consistently good or outstanding standard. Share teaching, learning, and assessment
(TLA) good practice and celebrate students’ and others’ successes
b. Liaise with Curriculum Managers for all subject areas to gauge requirement for cover
and ensure that all lessons are covered where necessary
c. Supervise lessons for absent teachers - allocating, explaining and overseeing cover work
set or utilising centralised resources for study skills. Support students by providing
general assistance during cover lessons.
d. Report to the Curriculum Manager or Assistant Curriculum Manager if any issues arise
with cover work set to include quality or appropriateness of cover
e. With guidance from curriculum staff, develop a centralised bank of cover lesson
resources, based around study skills, research and personal development which can be
drawn by the post-holder or another member of staff if an absent colleague is unable
for any reason to provide subject specific cover resources for their lesson(s)
f. Communicate effectively with staff across the College to ensure cover lessons are
delivered at a consistently high standard in order to support student outcomes
g. Develop and manage the Plumpton College cover bank register of temporary cover staff
to support with delivery of cover at the College, maintaining their engagement to
support the College when the need arises
h. Collect completed work and return it to the appropriate lecturer or manager after the
lesson(s)
i. When designing lesson materials, ensure opportunities are created and realised for
students to be able to continuously develop their English and maths skills
j. Work to ensure high levels of student attendance in all sessions and prompt completion
of registers
k. Use and apply modern technology in TLA to enhance the learning experience and
support progress for students, e.g. Microsoft Teams, specialist software/resources,
working to the college VLE standards
l. Follow the Plumpton College behaviour management and referral systems
Why Join Us?
At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive—in everything we do.
We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package, including up to 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas. Staff are enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities and in-house teacher training where applicable. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.
New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported six-month probationary period, as well as a strong coaching culture with in-house L5 trained coaches.
Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees and social events at Christmas
Apply today – we may close early if we receive strong applications!
If you would like any information available in a more accessible format, please email recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk
The ideal candidate will have a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification and experience in secondary or further education. As this is a College-wide role, there is no need for specific subject knowledge, although a background in one of the curriculum areas taught at Plumpton would be beneficial. This role requires high-quality communication skills and strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
For an experienced teacher or lecturer looking for a new direction, this is a role with huge variety – you could be supporting with an equine lesson, covering a class in horticulture or working with butchery or bakery apprentices. Plumpton’s curriculum coverage is extensive, and the successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to experience life in all our different areas and develop a strong understanding of Further Education and the land-based sector whilst providing an essential service to curriculum management staff and our students.
Main Areas of Responsibility
a. As directed by Curriculum Management teams, deliver highly effective cover lessons to
a consistently good or outstanding standard. Share teaching, learning, and assessment
(TLA) good practice and celebrate students’ and others’ successes
b. Liaise with Curriculum Managers for all subject areas to gauge requirement for cover
and ensure that all lessons are covered where necessary
c. Supervise lessons for absent teachers - allocating, explaining and overseeing cover work
set or utilising centralised resources for study skills. Support students by providing
general assistance during cover lessons.
d. Report to the Curriculum Manager or Assistant Curriculum Manager if any issues arise
with cover work set to include quality or appropriateness of cover
e. With guidance from curriculum staff, develop a centralised bank of cover lesson
resources, based around study skills, research and personal development which can be
drawn by the post-holder or another member of staff if an absent colleague is unable
for any reason to provide subject specific cover resources for their lesson(s)
f. Communicate effectively with staff across the College to ensure cover lessons are
delivered at a consistently high standard in order to support student outcomes
g. Develop and manage the Plumpton College cover bank register of temporary cover staff
to support with delivery of cover at the College, maintaining their engagement to
support the College when the need arises
h. Collect completed work and return it to the appropriate lecturer or manager after the
lesson(s)
i. When designing lesson materials, ensure opportunities are created and realised for
students to be able to continuously develop their English and maths skills
j. Work to ensure high levels of student attendance in all sessions and prompt completion
of registers
k. Use and apply modern technology in TLA to enhance the learning experience and
support progress for students, e.g. Microsoft Teams, specialist software/resources,
working to the college VLE standards
l. Follow the Plumpton College behaviour management and referral systems
Why Join Us?
At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive—in everything we do.
We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package, including up to 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas. Staff are enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities and in-house teacher training where applicable. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.
New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported six-month probationary period, as well as a strong coaching culture with in-house L5 trained coaches.
Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees and social events at Christmas
Apply today – we may close early if we receive strong applications!
If you would like any information available in a more accessible format, please email recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk