Cover Supervisor

Connex - East Midlands; East Leake; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Access to multiple schools

CPD training via Academize

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in East Leake and surrounding areas. This role offers day-to-day supply flexibility with potential longer-term placements.

You will supervise lessons in the absence of the regular teacher, deliver pre-set work, uphold classroom behaviour and support pupils' progress. Opportunities to work across multiple partner schools help match your experience and availability.

Qualifications

• Degree or GCSE English and Maths with Grade C/4 or equivalent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with pupils and staff
• Ability to build positive relationships and support pupil progress
• Good literacy and numeracy to support learning and classroom admin
• Willingness to engage in professional development and DBS checks

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the usual teacher
• Deliver pre-set work and monitor student engagement
• Maintain a safe, structured and positive learning environment
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Positive relationships with pupils

Literacy and numeracy

Adaptability and resilience

Education

Degree

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4)

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Location: East Leake and surrounding areas
Pay: Up to £650 per week
Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

About the Role

Connex Education are recruiting for enthusiastic, adaptable and proactive Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in East Leake and the surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in different school environments, with the flexibility of day-to-day supply work to begin with and the potential for longer-term placements as opportunities become available.

Rather than being based in one specific school, you will have the opportunity to work across several of our partner schools, supporting lessons across a variety of subject areas and year groups. Where possible, we will look to align placements with your experience, knowledge and areas of expertise.

You will be responsible for supervising classes in the absence of the usual teacher, ensuring pupils have a safe, structured and purposeful learning environment. This will include delivering pre-set work, maintaining positive classroom behaviour, encouraging pupil engagement and providing feedback to teaching staff.

Connex Education works with multiple secondary schools across Nottinghamshire, many of which work with us on an exclusive basis for their supply staffing requirements. This gives our Cover Supervisors access to a wide range of opportunities and the potential to build strong relationships with local schools.

Whether you are looking for flexible day-to-day work or hoping to secure a longer-term position, we can help find opportunities that suit your experience and availability.

About the Schools

• Connex Education works in partnership with a wide network of secondary schools across Nottinghamshire, including several schools in and around East Leake.
• Many of our partner schools work with us on an exclusive basis, meaning we are often their first point of contact for supply staffing requirements. This provides our candidates with access to a variety of opportunities across welcoming and supportive school environments.
• Working across multiple schools offers the chance to experience different settings, develop your classroom management skills and build relationships with a range of teaching staff and pupils. We work closely with our schools to understand their requirements and ensure our candidates are matched with suitable placements.

Person Specification

• To be considered for this role, candidates must have or be able to demonstrate:
• A degree OR GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above in both, or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with pupils and staff.
• The ability to build positive and respectful relationships with pupils.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards supporting pupil progress and school life.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills to support learning and classroom administration.
• The ability to maintain a calm, purposeful and positive learning environment.
• An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries within a school setting.
• Adaptability and resilience when working across different schools, subjects and year groups.
• High standards of professional behaviour, presentation and integrity.
• A willingness to engage in professional development and respond positively to feedback.
• Completion of the Connex Education / Academize Effective Cover Supervision training course (access will be provided to all suitable applicants).
• A full enhanced DBS certificate.
• Completion of the Connex Education onboarding process.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive rates of pay,paid weekly andALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.
• Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.
• Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.
• Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform.
• Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.
• Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here –https://connex-education.com/referrals/refer-a-colleague/

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks,including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to aDBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policyof equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural andreligiousdiversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexualorientation,race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status ordisability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency andemployment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.