[jan]

Hello, here in the UK if a teacher is absent for whatever reason, a cover supervisor will go into the classroom and take the lesson. Work is left by the department so it really is a case of monitoring behaviour.

I am wondering if this is also the case in NZ schools.

I am NOT a qualified teacher (yet), and can't seem to find if this position is available. There are strict guidelines to do this job.

I will not be the visa applicant.

Look forward to hearing any replys

Jan x

[beanbeanz]

I'm not sure what level of teaching you're referring to, but in primary schools (5-12year-olds) if a teacher is absent they arrange for a relieving teacher to come in and take the class for the day. The teacher is responsible for organising a lesson plan and materials for the relieving teacher. Usually schools have their own lists of preferred relievers for the teachers to call. However, there are also agencies in the cities that can arrange for relieving teachers on short notice.

If you're interested in relief teaching, you'd need to contact schools directly and get them to put you on their relief list. You could also contact various agencies (Quickhelp is one) to sign up with them too.

Hope this helps.

[jan]

beanbeanz, thanks for your reply.

I am not a qualified teacher. I currently work in a high school in the UK as a cover supervisor. My role is to 'cover' any lessons when a qualified teacher is absent. THEY, or dept, provide any lesson plans, which consists of a 3/4 part lesson for me to deliver. I am not a teacher so can not teach. I literally monitor behaviour, safety and assistance when needed. They see me as a learning supervisor. Lessons are controlled and they have a respect for their lesson and don't treat it as a ' situation to mess about'. Work left is of a high standard and not thrown away, it is marked. This works in the school I am at for a number of reasons. The students have a familiar face in the absence of their regular teacher, a supply teacher can sometimes give them the opportunity to lets say relax in their study!!:bluebanana
It is a whole lot cheaper than getting the supply in.
I do get work left to do that is in relation to the lessons previous so not much disruption to the students learning.

I have had checks to confirm I am able to work with children, just (says very quietly) don't have the qualification to teach.


Jan

[beanbeanz]

Interesting. I'd never heard of cover supervisors before.

As far as I know (but I only really know about primary schools in NZ) there is no equivalent here. Relieving teachers are all qualified teachers. However, there are a number of 'learning support' teachers (who aren't necessarily qualified) hired to help students with various learning issues. Sometimes it's just having an extra hand in the classroom to manage smaller groups or to work one on one with a child.

[jan]

Interesting. I'd never heard of cover supervisors before.

However, there are a number of 'learning support' teachers (who aren't necessarily qualified) hired to help students with various learning issues. Sometimes it's just having an extra hand in the classroom to manage smaller groups or to work one on one with a child.

This IS my other job!!

I am timetabled to work with 'Under achievers', so, students not hitting a predicted 6/7, I will sit with 4/5 students in a lesson and encourage, push etc these students to listen to sir/miss etc, I cannot teach. I keep them on track.
When needed, I will 'cover' absenteeism amongst the teachers. So the students see my presence as a 'Learning supervisor'. There to encourage, and there when their teacher is away. Win/win for them and me.
Love love love my job.

Janx