Cover Supervisor

Connex Education; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education agency in Teesside is looking for a dedicated Cover Supervisor to provide classroom supervision and student support in secondary schools. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday from 8am to 3:30pm, guiding students aged 11-16 when their regular teachers are unavailable. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in UK schools, strong classroom management skills, and the ability to deliver engaging lessons. Competitive pay is offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Pay to scale policy

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to skills development package

Wellbeing programme

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 21 and over.
• MUST have experience in UK-based schools.
• Must drive due to the location of schools.
• Must have an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
• Be able to plan and deliver engaging lessons across ability and subject ranges.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classrooms during teacher absences.
• Maintain a productive and orderly learning environment.
• Support students in completing tasks and promote positive behaviour.
• Follow lesson plans left by teachers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Classroom management

Student support

Behaviour management

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Teesside

Up To £500 per week

About the role

Connex Education is seeking organised and responsible cover supervisors to provide general cover, classroom supervision and student support in secondary schools across the Teesside Area.

This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday from 8am-3:30pm during school term times.

About the school

A Well-established mainstream secondary school within the Teesside area is currently looking for an enthusiastic and flexible cover supervisor to supervise classes and provide learning support during short-term staff absences. The right candidate will be someone who shares the same passion and values for education. The school is looking for a Cover Supervisor who is hard working, resilient and who wants to make a difference to pupils’ education. The right candidate will be able to confidently step into lessons and continue teaching the existing schemes of work.

Assignment Details

As a cover supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining a productive and orderly learning environment for students ages 11-16 when their regular teacher is unavailable. This includes supervising whole classes across various subjects when teachers are absent and following lesson plans left by teachers to facilitate activities and assist students. It also important to support students in completing tasks and promoting positive behaviour in the classroom.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Pay to scale policy.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit skills development package comprising over 70 courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
• Progression opportunities

Person Specification

• must be 21 and over
• MUST have experience in UK based schools
• Must drive due to location of schools
• You must have an enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one
• Be able to plan and deliver engaging KS3 and KS4 lessons across ability and subject ranges.
• Have excellent behaviour management and classroom control skills.

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today or you can call Sarah on 01642 573 553.

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment 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.