Art & Design Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education is looking for a full-time Art & Design Cover Supervisor in Blackburn. The role involves supervising classes and delivering planned Art & Design and Food Technology lessons. Candidates should have experience with secondary-aged pupils and possess strong behaviour management skills. This long-term opportunity offers competitive pay based on experience and ongoing support from an education consultant.

Benefits

Long-term, full-time placement

Competitive pay based on skills and experience

Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Opportunity to gain valuable experience

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils.
• Confidence leading a classroom independently.
• Strong behaviour management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the teacher.
• Deliver planned Art & Design and Food Technology lessons.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with secondary-aged pupils

Confidence leading a classroom independently

Strong behaviour management skills

Background or interest in Art & Design

Calm, patient, and adaptable approach

Job description

Art & Design Cover Supervisor

Secondary Alternative Provision - Blackburn

Full-Time | Long-Term Role

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Pay: Dependent on skills and experience

Our education agency is currently recruiting for an Art & Design Cover Supervisor to work full-time in a Secondary Alternative Provision based in Blackburn. This is a long-term opportunity for the right candidate.

The role will involve supervising and delivering Art & Design lessons to secondary‑aged students. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to support the delivery of Food Technology lessons. All Food Tech lessons are fully planned; however, you will be responsible for delivering the sessions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the teacher
• Deliver planned Art & Design and Food Technology lessons
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment
• Support students with additional needs in an alternative provision setting
• Follow school policies and work collaboratively with on‑site staff

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary‑aged pupils
• Confidence leading a classroom independently
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Background or interest in Art & Design (Food Tech delivery experience desirable but not essential)
• A calm, patient, and adaptable approach

Benefits

• Long‑term, full‑time placement
• Competitive pay, dependent on skills and experience
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within an alternative provision setting

Location: Blackburn

If you are interested in this role or would like more information, please apply today or contact our team for a confidential discussion.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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