Cover Supervisor

Randstad Education; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Secondary School Cover Supervisor in Bristol. This role involves supervising classes, managing student behaviour, and supporting learning without requiring a teaching qualification. Ideal for those considering future teacher training, this position offers valuable classroom experience and opportunities for professional development. Competitive salary included.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive salary/daily rate

Valuable classroom experience

Qualifications

• Strong behaviour management skills and confidence in leading classrooms.
• Previous experience working with young people in various settings.
• Reliability and flexibility in working across subject areas.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 during teacher absences.
• Implement the school's behaviour policy effectively.
• Respond to queries regarding pre-set work and help engage students.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Behaviour management skills

Ability to build rapport with teenagers

Education

Degree (advantageous)

Job description

Secondary School Cover Supervisor

Are you looking for a dynamic role in a secondary school that uses your excellent communication skills and confidence without requiring a teaching qualification (QTS)? We are seeking enthusiastic and assertive individuals to join us as a Cover Supervisor.

This role is perfect for those considering a career in teaching, recent graduates, or experienced professionals who enjoy working with young people and maintaining a purposeful learning environment.

The Role: Class Management and Support

As a Secondary Cover Supervisor, your primary responsibility is to supervise lessons and manage student behaviour when a regular teacher is absent. You will not be required to plan lessons or mark work. Your key tasks will include:

• Classroom Supervision: Oversee classes across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (ages 11-18) during teacher absences, ensuring students remain focused and on-task with work set by the absent teacher or Head of Department.

• Behaviour Management: Effectively implement the schools behaviour policy, maintaining a positive and orderly working atmosphere and dealing with any immediate issues or incidents promptly and according to school procedures.

• Support Learning: Respond to general queries from students regarding the pre-set work, helping them access materials and stay engaged, but without providing subject-specific teaching.

• Administrative Duties: Register student attendance and leave detailed, accurate notes for the returning teacher regarding the lesson progress, work completed, and any specific student behaviour issues.

• School Ethos: Act as a positive role model, promoting the school's values and maintaining high expectations for all students.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with teenagers.

• Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to lead a classroom of secondary students.

• Previous experience working with groups of young people (this could be from a school, youth work, coaching, or similar setting).

• A degree is advantageous, particularly for those considering future teacher training.

• Reliability, punctuality, and a flexible approach to working across different subject areas daily.

• A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What We Offer

• A vital role supporting the daily operations and continuity of education in a secondary school.

• Excellent experience in a classroom environment-ideal preparation for teacher training (PGCE/SCITT).

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Competitive salary/daily rate.

This is an ongoing, permanent role (or fixed-term, dependent on requirements).

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