Cover Supervisor

Secondary School Cover Supervisor\n\nAre you looking for a dynamic role in a secondary school that uses your excellent communication skills and confidence without requiring a teaching qualification (QTS)? We are seeking enthusiastic and assertive individuals to join us as a Cover Supervisor.\n\nThis role is perfect for those considering a career in teaching, recent graduates, or experienced professionals who enjoy working with young people and maintaining a purposeful learning environment.\n\nThe Role: Class Management and Support\n\nAs a Secondary Cover Supervisor, your primary responsibility is to supervise lessons and manage student behaviour when a regular teacher is absent. You will not be required to plan lessons or mark work. Your key tasks will include:\n\nClassroom Supervision: Oversee classes across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (ages 11-18) during teacher absences, ensuring students remain focused and on-task with work set by the absent teacher or Head of Department.\n\nBehaviour Management: Effectively implement the school's behaviour policy, maintaining a positive and orderly working atmosphere and dealing with any immediate issues or incidents promptly and according to school procedures.\n\nSupport Learning: Respond to general queries from students regarding the pre-set work, helping them access materials and stay engaged, but without providing subject-specific teaching.\n\nAdministrative Duties: Register student attendance and leave detailed, accurate notes for the returning teacher regarding the lesson progress, work completed, and any specific student behaviour issues.\n\nSchool Ethos: Act as a positive role model, promoting the school's values and maintaining high expectations for all students.\n\nWhat We Are Looking For\n\nThe ideal candidate will have:\n\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with teenagers.\n\nStrong behaviour management skills and the confidence to lead a classroom of secondary students.\n\nPrevious experience working with groups of young people (this could be from a school, youth work, coaching, or similar setting).\n\nA degree is advantageous, particularly for those considering future teacher training.\n\nReliability, punctuality, and a flexible approach to working across different subject areas daily.\n\nA firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nA vital role supporting the daily operations and continuity of education in a secondary school.\n\nExcellent experience in a classroom environment-ideal preparation for teacher training (PGCE/SCITT).\n\nOpportunities for professional development and training.\n\nCompetitive salary/daily rate.\n\nThis is an ongoing, permanent role (or fixed-term, dependent on requirements).\n\nTo apply click apply now