Cover Supervisor

Outcomes First Group; Drybrook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Cover Supervisor to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will support students with complex needs by delivering lessons, creating engaging learning environments, and providing guidance. Candidates should have experience in educational settings, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping young people succeed. The role offers various benefits including a pension scheme, mental health support services, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

"Your Wellbeing Matters" mental health support

Discount options valid in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising groups of students, including those with complex needs.
• Situations where you've worked independently or collaboratively to ensure positive outcomes for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons and supervise classes in the absence of teachers.
• Create a calm and structured learning environment.
• Provide guidance to students during cover sessions.

Skills

Experience working in an educational setting

Confidence in leading groups

Excellent communication skills

Flexible and proactive attitude

Understanding of supporting students with complex needs

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

About the Role

Are you confident, adaptable and passionate about supporting young people in reaching their potential? We're looking for a proactive Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team at Brookthorpe Hall School – a nurturing, specialist environment where pupils with complex needs are supported to thrive both academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons and supervise classes in the absence of teachers, keeping pupils engaged and on task.
• Create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Provide guidance to students who need extra help or reassurance during cover sessions.
• Prepare classrooms, learning materials, and resources for the day ahead.
• Occasionally support the Teaching Assistant team or assist with wider school activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and uphold the school's values at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity and consistency across lessons.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an educational setting (essential).
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Confidence in leading groups and managing classroom dynamics.
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, supporting students with complex or additional needs.
• A flexible, proactive attitude with excellent communication skills.
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their best in a safe and supportive environment.
• Experience leading or supervising groups of students, including those with complex or additional needs.
• Examples of supporting learning, maintaining engagement, or managing classroom behaviour.
• Situations where you've worked independently or collaboratively to ensure positive outcomes for pupils.

Benefits

• Life Assurance.
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions.
• \"Your Wellbeing Matters\" – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform offering health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
• Cycle to Work Schemes.
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical illness cover.
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• Work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to probation and the 4‑day working week trial.