Cover Supervisor

Connex Education; Bury; On-site; GBP 22,750 - 29,575; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education are a well established recruitment organisation who have been supporting schools across the Manchester region for more that 7 years in their search for committed and outstanding employees. We’re working with multiple schools across Greater Manchester and Warrington who are in need of confident and outgoing Cover Supervisors who can cover whole classes in the absence of a teacher.

The successful person will have responsibility of between 25 – 30 students in a classroom

Qualifications

• Must be aged 21 or above.
• Hold a degree or equivalent in any specialist subject.
• Good ability to effectively manage large groups of children.
• Have some prior experience of working with children and/or vulnerable adults.
• Have an understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures (training will be provided).
• Be an engaging and confident individual.
• Good communication skills.
• Professional, reliable and punctual.
• Be adaptable and able to cope well with a hectic day.
• Be available 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday through Friday for 3 or more days a week (term time only).

Responsibilities

• Cover whole classes in the absence of a teacher.
• Bridge the gap until the staff member returns as best as possible on a short term basis.
• Manage a classroom of between 25 – 30 students.

Skills

Communication skills

Engaging and confident

Reliable and punctual

Adaptable

Classroom management

Education

Degree or equivalent in any specialist subject

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Secondary Schools (KS3/KS4) Any Specialist Subject Welcome

Supporting Schools across Bury/Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester

Pay is £500 – £650 per week – Experience dependent

Start Dates and Location Vary – Flexible to you!

Connex Education are a well established recruitment organisation who have been supporting schools across the Manchester region for more that 7 years in their search for committed and outstanding employees.

We’re working with multiple schools across Greater Manchester and Warrington who are in need of confident and outgoing Cover Supervisors who can cover whole classes in the absence of a teacher. The successful person will have responsibility of between 25 – 30 students in a classroom environment and will be expected to bridge the gap until the staff member returns as best as possible on a short term basis.

Skills required to be a Cover Supervisor in Greater Manchester;

• Must be aged 21 or above
• Hold a degree or equivalent in any specialist subject
• Good ability to effectively manage large groups of children
• Have some prior experience of working with children and/or vulnerable adults
• Have an understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures (training will be provided)
• Be an engaging and confident individual
• Good communication skills
• Professional, reliable and punctual
• Be adaptable and able to cope well with a hectic day!
• Be available 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday through Friday for 3 or more days a week (term time only)

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.