Cover Supervisor

Aspire People; Gayton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based education agency is seeking a full-time Cover Supervisor in Staffordshire to support teaching staff by supervising lessons. The ideal candidate will possess strong classroom management skills and excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include ensuring students stay on task, maintaining a positive learning environment, and providing support during study sessions. This position is perfect for someone looking to impact students' learning or pursuing a career in education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary school‑aged students.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lessons in the absence of teachers.
• Ensure students understand the work set by absent teachers.
• Maintain a calm, disciplined, and focused classroom.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Proactive approach

Flexibility

Job description

Location: Staffordshire Secondary School
Salary: £90 - £180 per day
Contract: Full-time, 5 days a week

Job Description

Our secondary school in Staffordshire is looking for an experienced Cover Supervisor to support our teaching staff by supervising lessons in the absence of class teachers. This is a full‑time, 5‑day‑a‑week role where you will be responsible for ensuring that students complete the work set by absent teachers, while maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude towards students, and a natural ability to manage behaviour in a classroom setting. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain further experience in a secondary school environment or for someone who is passionate about supporting the learning and development of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising students during lessons in the absence of their regular teachers.
• Ensuring students understand the work set by the absent teacher and remain on task.
• Maintaining a calm, disciplined, and focused classroom environment.
• Supporting students individually or in small groups as needed.
• Managing student behaviour in accordance with school policies and ensuring a positive atmosphere in the classroom.
• Reporting on student progress, any incidents, or concerns during lessons to the appropriate department or staff member.
• Assisting with administrative duties such as setting up classrooms or distributing materials.
• Providing additional support to students during independent study sessions, where appropriate.

Requirements

• Experience working with secondary school‑aged students (as a teaching assistant, in a supervisory role, or similar).
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain order in the classroom.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting students' learning.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and deal effectively with challenging situations.

This role offers a great opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact on students' learning experience and is an ideal stepping stone for those considering a career in education.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring checks.