COVER SUPERVISOR

Tradewind Recruitment; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Supportive environment

Experience in secondary education

Long-term placements

Make an impact

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dependable Secondary School Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming Cannock secondary school.

You will supervise classes in the absence of teachers, deliver pre-planned lessons, and help maintain a safe, focused learning environment for students aged 11–16. Ideal candidates will have experience with children or young people, strong classroom management and great communication.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a secondary school setting.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Reliability, punctuality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during short-term absence of teaching staff.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and keep students on task.
• Maintain a positive, safe and productive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour per school policies.
• Support students with learning and answering questions.
• Take registers and report issues to teaching staff.
• Ensure students complete work set by their usual teachers.
• Support the wider school team with day-to-day duties.

Skills

Experience with children

Classroom management

Communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Make a Difference in the Classroom - Join Our Team in Cannock!Are you confident, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting young people in their education?

We are currently seeking a reliable and motivated Secondary School Cover Supervisor to work in a welcoming secondary school in Cannock.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, has strong communication skills and can confidently manage a classroom environment.

The RoleAs a Cover Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff.
• Delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring students remain on task.
• Maintaining a positive, safe and productive learning environment.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policies.
• Supporting students with their learning and answering general questions.
• Taking registers and reporting any issues to relevant teaching staff.
• Ensuring students complete the work set by their usual teachers.
• Supporting the wider school team with day-to-day duties when required.

The Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally in a secondary school setting.
• Have excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Be confident supervising students aged 11-16.
• Be adaptable, organised and able to use their initiative.
• Have a positive attitude and a genuine interest in education.
• Be reliable, punctual and professional.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Previous school experience is desirable but not essential, as candidates with transferable skills and a passion for education will also be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Valuable experience within secondary education.
• Opportunities for ongoing and long-term placements.
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on students' learning and development.