Cover Supervisor

Connex Education Partnership; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant

CPD and training opportunities

Temporary and long-term roles

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to join a Derby secondary school on a temporary basis. You will supervise classes, maintain behaviour, and ensure pupils complete set work in various subjects while teachers are absent.

The role requires strong classroom management, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt to different year groups. Immediate start options are available with ongoing temporary placements.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to different subjects and year groups.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across subjects during teachers' absences.
• Ensure pupils complete the work set by the absent teacher.
• Maintain a positive, orderly classroom environment.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support pupils with their learning where appropriate.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on the lesson and any issues that arise.
• Follow school procedures and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Job description

Location: Derby
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary / Supply
Setting: Secondary School
Salary: Competitive - details provided upon application

Connex Education are recruiting for the following exciting opportunity!

We are looking for a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to work in a secondary school in Derby on a temporary basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and can confidently manage a classroom, maintain good behaviour and ensure pupils stay focused on their learning.

Vacancy Details

As a Cover Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising classes across a range of subjects during teachers' absences.

• Ensuring pupils complete the work set by the absent teacher.

• Maintaining a positive and orderly classroom environment.

• Managing behaviour in line with the school's policies.

• Supporting pupils with their learning where appropriate.

• Providing feedback to teaching staff on the lesson and any issues that arise.

• Following school procedures and safeguarding requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with secondary-aged pupils.

• Is confident managing classroom behaviour.

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Can adapt to different subjects and year groups.

• Is organised, reliable and flexible.

• Can use their initiative and build positive relationships with pupils.

Previous experience in a school or education setting would be beneficial, although candidates with relevant transferable experience may also be considered.

What Connex Education Can Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Weekly pay.

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.

• Access to free CPD and training opportunities.

• Opportunities to gain experience in secondary education.

• Access to further temporary and long-term roles.