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Job Description:

The Cover Supervisor is a vital heartbeat within the secondary school environment. Operating in a full-time, long-term capacity, the successful candidate will step into various subject areas to deliver pre-set work and maintain a productive learning atmosphere.

Job Responsibility:

  • Classroom Management: Oversee the classroom to ensure a safe and orderly environment for learning
  • Lesson Delivery: Present pre-prepared work provided by the department to the students
  • Instructional Support: Explain tasks clearly and assist students with any queries regarding their work
  • Policy Adherence: Consistently apply the school's behaviour and reward systems
  • Attendance: Record accurate registers at the beginning of every period
  • Environment Maintenance: Ensure the classroom is left tidy and ready for the next session
  • Resource Management: Hand out and collect books, equipment, and finished assignments
  • Reporting: Provide constructive feedback to the regular teacher regarding student progress and any incidents
  • Safeguarding: Uphold the highest standards of student welfare and child protection at all times
  • Flexibility: Adapt to different subject areas across the curriculum on a period-by-period basis

Requirements:

  • Prior experience working with groups of children (aged 11-16)
  • The mental strength to handle challenging behaviour with a calm demeanour
  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • Enhanced Child DBS on the updated service (Willingness to apply for one)
  • Strong Communication: Ability to speak clearly and authoritatively to large groups
  • Conflict Resolution: De-escalating tense situations with patience and tact
  • Time Management: Ensuring lessons start and end promptly
  • Adaptability: Thinking on your feet when a lesson plan needs slight adjustment
  • Empathy: Understanding the diverse needs and backgrounds of students
  • Organisation: Keeping track of multiple sets of work and student data
What we offer:
  • A supportive, collaborative working environment
  • Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development
  • The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Expiration:
February 19, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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