Cover Supervisor

Zest Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Birmingham to manage classroom activities in the absence of teachers. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and experience with young people is advantageous. Responsibilities include ensuring students stay on task, maintaining discipline, and fostering a positive learning environment. This position offers a great opportunity to gain experience in education and work closely with students without planning or marking responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 days’ experience working with children or young people or a recent University Graduate.
• Previous experience working with young people is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage classroom activities in the absence of the teacher.
• Ensure students stay on task and complete assigned work.
• Maintain good behaviour management and discipline in the classroom.
• Foster a positive learning environment for students.
• Support students with any questions or concerns during lessons.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and follow school policies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent behaviour management skills

Ability to engage with students of different ages

Flexible and adaptable

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any subject

Job description

Zest Education are currently recruiting for a Cover Supervisor to join a fantastic secondary school in Birmingham City Centre, As a cover supervisor, your primary responsibility will be to oversee and manage classroom activities when the regular class teacher is absent. This role offers a great opportunity to gain experience working in a school environment and contribute to the education of students.

Working as a cover supervisor provides an excellent opportunity to work closely with students and support their education. Planning and marking is not a requirement of this role, allowing for a better work-life balance. While you will not be responsible for planning any subject-specific content, you will have the chance to engage with diverse subjects and topics, broadening your own knowledge base in the process. This exposure can be particularly beneficial for those interested in pursuing a career in education.

To be considered, you will need a minimum of 20 days experience working with groups of children or young people or be a recent University Graduate. Due to the varying nature of Cover Supervisor work, applicants can come from various backgrounds including recent graduates, sports coaches, youth workers, dance teachers, play group leaders and scout leaders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage classroom activities in the absence of the teacher
• Ensure students stay on task and complete assigned work
• Maintain good behaviour management and discipline in the classroom
• Foster a positive learning environment for students
• Support students with any questions or concerns they may have during lessons
• Collaborate with teaching staff and follow the school’s policies and procedures

Requirements

• Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any subject
• Previous experience working with young people is advantageous
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with students of different ages
• Excellent behaviour management skills
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Flexible and adaptable to changing environments and requirements

Zest Education are a APSCo audited agency and is dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks before clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.

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