Cover Supervisor

Step Teachers; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join their vibrant team. This role involves supervising lessons during teacher absences, ensuring students stay on task, and maintaining a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and confidence in classroom management.

Benefits

Exclusive deals on shopping and travel

Comprehensive well-being services

£100 Amazon voucher for referrals

Qualifications

• Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Confidence and presence in front of a class.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the classroom during the absence of the regular teacher.
• Ensure students remain on task with the work set by the teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Confidence

Proactive approach

Job description

We are looking to appoint confident, reliable, and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join a vibrant team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is considering a career in education.

Role Overview

Cover Supervisors play a vital role in a school by supervising lessons during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will be expected to deliver pre-prepared work to classes and maintain a positive learning environment. This position starts in September 2025.

Responsibilities:

1. Supervise students in the classroom during the absence of the regular teacher.
2. Ensure students remain on task with the work set by the teacher.
3. Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
4. Respond to questions from students and provide support where necessary.
5. Ensure the classroom is left tidy at the end of the lesson.

Essential Skills and Qualities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Confidence and presence in front of a class.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.

Desirable Experience:

Experience working with secondary-aged students is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Step Teachers?

With over two decades of experience, our recruitment agency serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We have established exclusive relationships with schools and academies across these regions. Our dedicated team, based in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with us.

As an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, Step Teachers adheres to REC standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. You will also have access to exclusive deals, including discounts on high street shopping, travel, gym memberships, and more. Our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services to support your overall health.

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