Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Dorchester is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support students across a range of subjects and year groups within a secondary school.

You will supervise classes in the absence of the usual teacher, deliver pre-set lessons, and maintain a positive classroom environment. The role requires confident behaviour management, the ability to follow lesson plans, and a reliable, adaptable approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people or within an educational setting.
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A calm, approachable and professional manner.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions.
• Reliable and adaptable approach to work.
• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes in the absence of the usual classroom teacher.
• Delivering pre-set lessons and ensuring students remain engaged.
• Maintaining a positive and productive classroom environment.
• Managing behaviour in line with school expectations.
• Supporting students with their learning.
• Working alongside teaching staff and the wider school team.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Student support

Lesson support

Job description

Secondary School | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or education professional looking for your next opportunity in Dorchester?

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Cover Supervisor to work within a secondary school in Dorchester, supporting students across a range of subjects and year groups.

This role is ideal for someone who is confident managing a classroom, enjoys working with young people and is looking to build further experience within a secondary school environment.

• Supervising classes in the absence of the usual classroom teacher

• Delivering pre-set lessons and ensuring students remain engaged
• Maintaining a positive and productive classroom environment
• Managing behaviour in line with school expectations
• Supporting students with their learning
• Working alongside teaching staff and the wider school team

• Previous experience working with young people or within an educational setting
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills
• A calm, approachable and professional manner
• Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions
• Reliable and adaptable approach to work
• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor is beneficial but not essential

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within secondary education, including graduates considering a future career in teaching.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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