Calling all Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, Support Workers

Principal Education; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible hours

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Résumé du poste

Principal Education in Barking & Dagenham is seeking Cover Supervisors for secondary schools to supervise classes when teachers are absent and support a positive learning environment. You will work across a range of subjects, delivering prepared activities and ensuring student safety and engagement.

This role suits youth workers, sports coaches or behaviour mentors and requires an Enhanced DBS. Flexible hours, training and ongoing support are provided to help develop classroom management skills

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.

Responsabilités

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher while ensuring safety and engagement.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials provided by teaching staff.
• Support students with behavioural and learning needs to promote inclusion.
• Act as a positive role model and foster respect and teamwork in the classroom.
• Maintain attendance and behaviour records and report to staff as needed.
• Communicate with teachers and leadership about issues or successes during cover sessions.

Connaissances

Youth work experience

Enhanced DBS

Strong interpersonal skills

Description du poste

Cover Supervisors Secondary Schools in Barking & Dagenham
Location: Barking & Dagenham, London
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours

About the Role:

Are you a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor looking to make a meaningful impact in schools? Barking & Dagenham secondary schools are seeking motivated and dynamic Cover Supervisors to support teaching staff by supervising classes across a range of subjects when teachers are absent.

This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with experience working with young people to bring their skills into the classroom, help maintain positive learning environments, and support students behaviour and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff.
• Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion and positive outcomes.
• Act as a positive role model, fostering respect and teamwork in the classroom.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and behaviour incidents.
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff and school leadership about any issues or successes during cover lessons.

Person Specification:

• Experience working with children or young people (e.g., as a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage behaviour effectively and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to a variety of classroom settings.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and flexible working hours.
• Training and ongoing support to develop classroom management skills.
• Opportunities to gain experience in schools, with potential for further career progression.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students.