Cover Supervisor

New Directions Holdings Limited; Conwy; On-site; GBP 96,432 - 137,760; Part time

Job summary

New Directions Holdings Limited is seeking Cover Supervisors to work on a supply basis in secondary schools across Conwy, Flintshire, and Denbighshire in Wales. This role offers flexible working hours and the chance to gain varied school experience while supporting teaching staff and students.

Ideal for confident individuals who enjoy working with young people; prior experience in education is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop curricular knowledge in line with the school requirements
• Apply the school’s behaviour management policy and report any difficulties to the class Teacher/senior leadership team
• Set homework in line with the classroom Teacher requirements
• Provide homework under the guidance of the class Teacher
• Administer class tests if requested
• Supervise the work of the Teaching Assistant, providing support if required
• Abide by and work towards all policies within the school, eg - behaviour management, health and safety, equal opportunities
• Carry out pre-prepared exercises in the short term absence of the class Teacher
• Ensure students remain on task through classroom management
• You will not be required to plan lessons, but will have the opportunity to lead the class
• Assisting students where required and ensuring lessons are delivered
• Collect completed work and pass to the class teacher.

Job description

Looking for flexible work in education? We’re recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to work on a supply basis in secondary schools across Conwy, Flintshire, and Denbighshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for confident individuals who enjoy working with young people, whether you’re an experienced Cover Supervisor, a Teaching Assistant looking to progress, or someone with transferable skills seeking a rewarding role in schools. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing when you work while gaining valuable experience in a variety of school settings.

Job Specification

Working as a Cover Supervisor can be a very rewarding but very demanding role. Schools may wish to employ staff for cover supervision but on occasions where they are not needed for cover, they might also be released to provide additional support to Teachers in classrooms, or to carry out administrative tasks.

Ideally, candidates will be required to:

• Develop curricular knowledge in line with the school requirements
• Apply the school’s behaviour management policy and report any difficulties to the class Teacher/senior leadership team
• Set homework in line with the classroom Teacher requirements
• Provide homework under the guidance of the class Teacher
• Administer class tests if requested
• Supervise the work of the Teaching Assistant, providing support if required
• Abide by and work towards all policies within the school, eg - behaviour management, health and safety, equal opportunities
• Carry out pre-prepared exercises in the short term absence of the class Teacher
• Ensure students remain on task through classroom management
• You will not be required to plan lessons, but will have the opportunity to lead the class
• Assisting students where required and ensuring lessons are delivered
• Collect completed work and pass to the class teacher.