Cover Supervisor

Axcis Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus (£50 in shopping vouchers)

Temporary Position with Potential for Long-term Work

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor to join a secondary school team in Dagenham. This role involves supervising classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged with their work, and maintaining a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills, along with a calm and assertive demeanor under pressure. If you're passionate about supporting young people in their educational journey, this temporary position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a school setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during the absence of the regular teacher.
• Manage classroom behavior and uphold the school's behavior policy.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Ability to Remain Calm Under Pressure

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Degree or Education-related Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor Location: Dagenham Contract Type: Full-time Job Summary: Axcis is working with a Secondary school in Dagenham, who are seeking a reliable and confident Cover Supervisor to join their dynamic secondary school team. The successful candidate will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring that students remain on task with the work set and maintain a positive learning environment. Key Responsibilities: • Supervise students during the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring that pre-set work is completed. • Manage classroom behaviour and uphold the school's behaviour policy. • Provide support to students by answering questions related to the work set (not teaching). • Report back to the relevant teacher/department on student progress and behaviour. • Ensure the classroom is left in a tidy condition at the end of the lesson. • Provide supervision during exams, lunch, or break times as required. • Support the wider school environment, including cover for admin or pastoral duties if needed. Requirements: • Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths. • Experience working with young people, preferably in a school setting. • Good classroom management and communication skills. • Ability to remain calm, assertive, and professional under pressure. • Degree or education-related qualification. • Experience as a teaching assistant, youth worker, or tutor. • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. INDLON

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Hannah Bassett on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1066.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Hannah Bassett

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 1066