Cover Supervisor

Remedy Education; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education agency in Colchester is seeking a Cover Supervisor to manage students in the absence of their teachers. You will oversee lessons and ensure that students complete their tasks while maintaining order. The ideal candidate should have teaching experience in UK secondary schools and strong communication skills. A flexible approach and an Enhanced DBS are essential. Apply now to take on this rewarding challenge.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in UK secondary schools.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Cover lessons for absent teachers for students aged 11-18.
• Supervise the delivery of cover work and communicate it effectively.
• Manage the behaviour of pupils during lessons.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Remedy Education are looking for a strong cover supervisor for a school based in Colchester to cover day to day lessons starting as soon as possible. The ideal candidate would have had experience in a similar role.

We are working very closely with local schools that require support on a day-to-day and short term basis covering all subject areas.

As a cover supervisor, we require someone who is confident and has a good level of behaviour management and someone who can lead a classroom and ensure students are on task and completing work that has been set by the absent teachers.

As a Cover Supervisor, your duties include:

• Covering lessons in the absent teacher for students aged 11-18
• Supervising the delivery of the cover work by effectively communicating the work set to students
• Managing the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking set work
• Responding to any questions from pupils about process and procedures
• Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with school policy and procedures
• Collecting completed work after lesson and returning it to the appropriate teacher
• Reporting back as appropriate, using the school's standard procedures on the behaviour of pupils during the class, and any issues arising.

Requirements:

• Experience teaching in UK secondary schools
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply for one)
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to different schools across Essex

If this sounds like a challenge you cannot refuse, please forward your CV today for consideration.