cover supervisor

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Blandford Forum is seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools with classroom cover. This role focuses on supervising students and following prepared plans, without delivering lessons.

You will gain valuable classroom experience, develop behaviour management and communication skills, and work with a dedicated consultant to place you in local schools across Dorset.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people desirable.
• Confident classroom presence.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Good communication and organisation.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions.
• Reliable, professional and adaptable.
• Previous school experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in absence of their usual teacher.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment and manage behaviour.
• Follow lesson plans and instructions without delivering lessons.

Skills

Experience with young people

Confident classroom presence

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisation

Follow lesson plans

Job description

Cover Supervisor | Secondary School | Blandford Forum | ASAP Start

Teaching Personnel are seeking a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor in Blandford Forum to support secondary schools with classroom cover. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is looking to gain or develop experience within the education sector.

The role would suit an experienced Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor or graduate looking to move into a classroom-based position.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise pupils in the absence of their usual teacher, ensuring students remain focused and complete the work provided. You will be responsible for maintaining a positive classroom environment and managing behaviour effectively.

You won't be expected to plan or deliver lessons, making this a particularly suitable role for candidates who want classroom experience without the full responsibilities of a teaching position.

• Experience working with young people is desirable


• Confident classroom presence


• Strong behaviour management skills


• Good communication and organisation


• Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions


• Reliable, professional and adaptable


• Previous school experience is advantageous but not essential

• Competitive PAYE rates


• Flexible and ongoing opportunities


• Access to secondary schools across Dorset


• Dedicated consultant support


• Free CPD training


• Opportunities to progress into other education roles


• Potential for longer-term and permanent positions

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.