Cover Supervisor

Vision for Education - Swansea; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Carmarthenshire is seeking a Classroom Cover Supervisor to lead secondary classes in the absence of teachers. This role provides an opportunity for those pursuing Initial Teacher Training to gain valuable classroom experience. Candidates should have a degree and a passion for education. Flexible hours and comprehensive training are included.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid via PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

Professional development opportunities

Access to dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Must be confident leading lessons in the absence of a class teacher.
• Experience in secondary education is desirable but not required.
• A passion for education and supporting young people is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead classes of approximately 30 pupils during teacher absence.
• Manage classroom behavior and facilitate learning.
• Record accurate registers and provide a handover to the teacher.

Skills

Natural leadership

Adaptability

Flexibility

Motivation

Confidence

Organizational skills

Passion for education

Education

Degree or equivalent education

Job description

Vision for Education are recruiting Classroom Cover Supervisors to work throughout Carmarthenshire with a focus on a long term and day to day basis. The ability to speak Welsh would be an advantage although not essential.

As a Cover Supervisor you will be responsible for leading lessons of approximately 30 pupils in the absence of the class teacher. You will cover classes across the full range of secondary school subjects but are not expected to be a subject specialist in each area. The lesson will always be planned, and this will be provided in advance. It is your role as the Cover Supervisor to facilitate the classes learning, manage classroom behaviour, record accurate registers, and provide a handover to the absent teacher. Successful Cover Supervisors are adaptable, flexible, motivated, confident and organised, they have a passion for education and supporting young people.

This role provides a great opportunity to gain experience of working within a Secondary school prior to applying to Initial Teacher Training. Although previous experience of working in a Secondary School is desirable it is not essential.

If you are new to the role, you will be offered a comprehensive Cover Supervisor Training Programme to equip you will the skills you need. Visit our website to find out more about our Cover Supervisor Training Programme.

Requirements

The desired Cover Supervisor will have:

- A degree or equivalent education.

- A willingness to learn.

- A natural leader and someone with the confidence to lead a lesson in the absence of the class teacher.

- A passion for education and providing the highest possible level of support to young people.

What we offer:

As a Cover Supervisor, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us:

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply:

If you are General Cover Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities email (url removed) (phone number removed)