Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible daily supply work

Support from recruitment consultant

Opportunities to work across schools

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools in Hounslow on a daily supply basis. You will cover classes when teachers are absent and supervise students as they complete pre-prepared lessons.

You will not plan or mark lessons, but you will lead a classroom, follow lesson plans, take attendance and report issues. This role offers flexible daily work and opportunities to gain experience in secondary education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged children or young people.
• Confident managing a classroom.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to follow instructions and deliver pre-prepared work.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Able to adapt quickly to different schools and classroom environments.
• Genuine interest in supporting young people's education.

Responsibilities

• Supervising whole classes across a range of subjects.
• Following lesson plans and instructions provided by teaching staff.
• Ensuring students remain focused, engaged and on task.
• Managing classroom behaviour confidently and consistently.
• Supporting students with their learning where appropriate.
• Taking and recording attendance.
• Reporting any issues or concerns to the appropriate member of staff.
• Maintaining a safe, positive and respectful learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Daily Supply

Are you confident working with secondary-aged students and looking for flexible work in local schools?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Hounslow on a daily supply basis.

This is a great opportunity if you are looking for flexible work, want to gain further experience within secondary education, or enjoy working with young people without the commitment of a long-term placement.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will step into the classroom when the regular teacher is absent and supervise students while they complete pre-prepared lessons and activities.

You will be responsible for:

• Supervising whole classes across a range of subjects
• Following lesson plans and instructions provided by teaching staff
• Ensuring students remain focused, engaged and on task
• Managing classroom behaviour confidently and consistently
• Supporting students with their learning where appropriate
• Taking and recording attendance
• Reporting any issues or concerns to the appropriate member of staff
• Maintaining a safe, positive and respectful learning environment

You will not be expected to plan or mark lessons, but you will need to be confident leading a classroom independently.

Benefits

• Flexible daily supply work
• Opportunities across secondary schools in Hounslow
• Competitive daily rates
• Gain valuable experience within secondary education
• Support from your dedicated recruitment consultant
• Opportunities to build relationships with local schools
• Potential for longer-term opportunities for candidates who are interested

Essential Requirements

We are looking for reliable and confident candidates who:

• Have experience working with secondary-aged children or young people
• Are confident managing a classroom
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can follow instructions and deliver pre-prepared work effectively
• Are reliable, punctual and professional
• Can adapt quickly to different schools and classroom environments
• Have a genuine interest in supporting young people's education

Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, Behaviour Mentor or in a similar role would be beneficial.

Essential Documents / Eligibility

To be eligible to work in schools through Tradewind Recruitment, you will need to provide the relevant safeguarding and recruitment documentation, including:

• An up-to-date CV
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS certificate suitable for working with children, or willingness to obtain one
• Two suitable professional references
• Relevant identification documents
• Evidence of relevant qualifications or training where applicable
• Any required safeguarding documentation or training

Additional checks or documentation may be required depending on your circumstances and the school's requirements.