Cover Supervisor

Academics; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Cover Supervisor to support secondary education in Cardiff. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience while enjoying a flexible work schedule, perfect for balancing study and personal commitments. You'll be responsible for supervising classes, ensuring students remain engaged with their work, and providing constructive feedback to teachers. With a focus on creating a safe and supportive learning environment, this position is ideal for individuals looking to make a positive impact in education. Join a team that values your contributions and offers professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay (£110-£140)

No umbrella companies

Easy registration process

Refer a friend scheme (£125)

Hassle-free online timesheets

Personal contact at Academics

Qualifications

• Valid DBS and registered with EWC required.
• Experience with young people is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive learning environment for pupils.
• Collect and return completed work to the teacher.
• Provide feedback on pupil behavior and achievements.

Skills

Confident

Experience working with young people

Initiative

Education

University degree

Tools

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)

Educational Workforce Council (EWC)

Job description

Are you a passionate and supportive individual looking to maximise your potential in education?

Are you looking for the perfect work/life balance?

When undertaking this cover supervisor role, you will gain vital experience for future employment and potential education roles e.g., PGCE. You will have complete control and work flexibility which is great for individuals with busy lifestyles and study commitments. You will have exclusive access to our new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) application where you can gain qualifications.

If you have had disappointing experiences of working with education recruitment agencies in the past, you may be skeptical about joining us. But, at Academics we provide a human experience to supply.

Academics are recruiting for a general cover supervisor to supervise secondary classes in Cardiff. This role will commence on the 17th March 2025. Applicants will be expected to produce a safe learning environment where KS3, KS4, and KS5 pupils complete pre-set work produced by subject teachers.

What we offer:

• You will be paid according to the teaching framework (£110-£140 per day)
• No umbrella companies
• Easy registration process
• Up to £125 refer a friend scheme
• Online and hassle-free time sheets
• Personal contact at Academics

Responsibilities for Cover Supervisor

• Create a supportive learning environment where pupils stay on task and complete set-work
• Collect completed work after the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher
• Produce feedback to the class teacher by outlining positive/negative behaviours, achievements, and any concerning issues
• Uphold school policies and procedures related to child protection, health and confidentiality
• Through interaction, establish trust with pupils by tailoring to individual needs

Required Skills and Qualifications for Cover Supervisor

• Valid DBS (Can be produced through us)
• Registered with the Educational Workforce Council (EWC) (Can be produced through us)
• Has/currently undertaking a university degree
• Previous experience working with young people (e.g., coaching, teaching assistant, youth work)
• Confident

Desirable Skills for Cover Supervisor

• Full driving licence and has access to a car
• You live in or near Cardiff
• Initiative