Cover Supervisor

Link 3 Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a responsible supervisor to support students during non-teaching times. You will supervise students across various areas, maintain discipline, and support their welfare. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to creating a safe, positive environment for young people. Previous experience in education is desirable but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain authority and order while building positive relationships with young people.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions and school policies.
• Calm and assertive approach when dealing with challenging situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during non-teaching times.
• Maintain order and discipline in school environments.
• Provide cover supervision for classes during teacher absence.
• Monitor and support students for their safety.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to maintain authority

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Job description

Job Purpose

To supervise and support students during non-teaching times and/or in the absence of a teacher, ensuring a safe, orderly, and positive environment throughout the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise students in classrooms, corridors, dining halls, playgrounds, and other designated areas during breaks, lunch, or transitions between lessons.
• Maintain good order and discipline, promoting positive behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy.
• Provide cover supervision for classes during short-term teacher absence, ensuring students remain on task with work set by teaching staff.
• Monitor and support students to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Deal promptly with incidents in line with school procedures, reporting issues to the appropriate staff member.
• Assist with the entry and exit of students at the start and end of the school day if required.
• Support the smooth running of school events and activities when needed.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff to create a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Ability to maintain authority and order while building positive relationships with young people.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions and school policies.
• Calm and assertive approach when dealing with challenging situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational or supervisory setting.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies.
• First aid training (or willingness to undertake training).

Working Hours

Typically term-time only, with hours aligning to the school day (exact hours negotiable). Flexibility may be required to support before/after-school provision or school events.