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Classroom Cover Supervisor

New Directions

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 25,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

A leading education provider seeks a Cover Supervisor to provide general cover within schools across the UK. Candidates will support teachers, manage classrooms, and provide administrative assistance when required. Ideal for those with a passion for engaging with children and young adults, this role offers competitive pay and opportunities for long-term positions.

Benefits

Dedicated account manager
Varied supply work
Competitive pay rates
Potential for long-term roles
Full compliance with AWR

Qualifications

  • Experience in education or youth settings.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding (Level 1 provided).
  • Previous cover supervisor experience desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Develop curricular knowledge in line with school requirements.
  • Supervise the work of teaching assistants.
  • Carry out pre-prepared exercises in the absence of the class teacher.

Skills

Working with children
Confidence
Communication skills
Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Partially completed teaching qualification
TEFL training

Job description

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This position will be full time, five days a week, providing general cover throughout the school for sickness and courses, with the possibility of going permanent for the right candidate.

If you have any of the following skills or experience, please forward your CV:

  • Working with children and young adults in an education, youth groups, or similar setting.
  • Partially completed teaching qualification, including at least one teaching practice.
  • TEFL training and experience (may require an Overseas Police Check if you have worked abroad).
  • Confidence and good communication skills.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding (Safeguarding Level 1 provided by New Directions Education).
  • Previous cover supervisor experience is desirable but not essential.

Job Specification

Working as a Cover Supervisor can be a very rewarding but demanding role. Schools may employ staff for cover supervision, and when not needed for cover, they might be assigned to support teachers in classrooms or perform administrative tasks.

Ideally, candidates will be required to:

  • Develop curricular knowledge in line with school requirements.
  • Apply the school’s behaviour management policy and report any difficulties to the class teacher or senior leadership team.
  • Set homework in accordance with the classroom teacher’s instructions.
  • Provide homework under the guidance of the class teacher.
  • Administer class tests if requested.
  • Supervise the work of teaching assistants and provide support if needed.
  • Follow all school policies, including behaviour management, health and safety, and equal opportunities.
  • Carry out pre-prepared exercises in the absence of the class teacher.
  • Ensure students stay on task through effective classroom management.
  • While lesson planning is not required, there will be opportunities to lead classes.
  • Assist students and ensure lessons are delivered effectively.
  • Collect completed work and pass it to the class teacher.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert account manager.
  • Regular and varied supply work.
  • Competitive pay rates.
  • Potential for long-term teaching roles.
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR).
  • A network of branches across the UK.
  • Preferred supplier to over 20 boroughs nationwide.
  • Reputation for excellence in education and recruitment.

We are committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undergo a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

Please select "Apply Now" to inquire about this vacancy with the Wirral branch of New Directions Education Ltd.

New Directions Education Ltd acts as an employment business for this vacancy.

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN, United Kingdom.

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