Cover Supervisor

Protocol Education Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Flexible working opportunities

School-based experience

Ongoing training and support

Long-term & permanent placements

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a Cover Supervisor to work in secondary schools across Southend-on-Sea. You will supervise classes, deliver pre-planned lessons, and ensure a positive learning environment while following safeguarding rules.

Ideal candidates are graduates or those with teaching-related experience, with DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one. This role offers flexible working and opportunities for longer placements.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Confident in managing groups in a classroom.
• Flexible, reliable and professional approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and instructions.
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Ensure students stay engaged and complete assigned work.
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff where required.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Flexible & reliable

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Job Title

Cover Supervisor - Southend-on-Sea

Job Summary

Are you confident leading a classroom and passionate about supporting young people's education? We're seeking a Cover Supervisor to work within secondary schools across Southend-on-Sea. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, youth workers, sports coaches, or anyone with experience managing groups of young people.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and instructions
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Ensure students remain engaged and complete assigned work
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures
• Provide feedback to teaching staff where required

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident managing groups in a classroom setting
• Flexible, reliable, and professional approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Competitive daily rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Valuable school-based experience
• Ongoing training and support
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

Ideal Candidates

• Graduates considering a career in teaching
• Aspiring teachers seeking classroom experience
• Teaching Assistants looking to progress
• Sports coaches, youth workers, and mentors
• Experienced Cover Supervisors

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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