Cover Supervisor

Engage Education; Basildon; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 19.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Get paid in line with national scales

Free CPD sessions

Your own dedicated consultant

£50 Amazon voucher for referrals

Wellbeing support, travel discounts, &

Descripción de la vacante

Engage Partners Limited is recruiting a Cover Supervisor for a local secondary school in Basildon. You will supervise pupils during pre-planned lessons when teaching staff are away, ensuring tasks are completed and behaviour is managed effectively.

Applicants should have a degree and some experience with young people. The role offers flexibility in weekly availability, with pay at £100–£105 per day and on-site work basis.

Formación

• Must have a degree to apply.
• Some experience with young people is required.
• Ability to adapt to different situations and manage behaviour in a school setting.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise pupils during pre-planned work when staff are off.
• Relieve teachers for PPA time or sickness cover.
• Maintain classroom discipline and ensure tasks are completed.
• Provide feedback on lessons and pupil progress.
• Follow school safeguarding policies.

Conocimientos

Degree

Experience with young people

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Cover Supervisor – Local Secondary School – Basildon

Location:Basildon

Working Hours: 08:30 am - 16:00 pm.

Salary:£100 - £105 per day

At Engage, we're working with secondary schools in Basildon to recruit daily Cover Supervisors who can support on a supply basis to cover planned and unplanned sickness. You can set your own availability each week, so we welcome applications from those available part-time or full-time.

About the role

You will be covering lessons across the school to either relieve classroom teachers for PPA time or for general sickness

• We do not require applicants to have experience as a cover supervisor, but they must have a degree
• Must have some experience with young people – open to supporting workers, youth workers, that sort of vibe
• Behaviour can be challenging at times as a supply, so you must be personable and able to adapt to different situations

Your Role as a Cover Supervisor

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll be supervising pupils to carry out pre-planned work when teaching staff are off work for a certain period (for example, sickness or paternity leave). The main job of a Cover Supervisor is to manage a classroom and behaviour while ensuring that pupils complete the work which has been set.

• Supervising the students and ensuring they complete set tasks
• Managing behaviour
• Assisting pupils when they have questions
• Following the school's behaviour and safeguarding policies
• Collecting the completed work and handing it to the Head of the Department
• Providing feedback on the lesson and pupils

What Makes a Great Cover Supervisor?

Successful Cover Supervisors bring a combination of enthusiasm, presence, and adaptability to their role. Key attributes include:

• Adaptability and flexibility: The ability to quickly adjust to new classrooms, subjects, and teaching styles is crucial.
• Classroom management:Excellent skills in managing student behavior and maintaining discipline to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Communication: The ability to convey instructions clearly, engage students, and communicate effectively with other staff.
• Patience and empathy: A compassionate nature to build rapport with students and support their needs, even when they are challenging.
• Professionalism and confidence: A calm, assertive, and professional presence to guide the class and handle any unexpected situations.
• Organisation and reliability: Being punctual and organized to manage tasks, keep lessons on track, and ensure a smooth transition between activities.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work.