Cover Supervisor

Ark; Greet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Breakfast provided

On-site parking

Gym on site

Pool table in staff room

Job summary

Ark in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cover Supervisor to supervise whole classes during short-term absence of teachers, deliver pre‑planned lessons, and maintain a constructive, orderly learning environment.

You will support inclusive education, manage behaviour, and ensure pupils stay on task while they learn. Ark values staff wellbeing and professional development within a supportive school community.

Responsibilities

• deliver engaging pre‑planned lessons where required, whilst establishing a constructive, safe and ordered learning atmosphere
• manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they work to ensure a constructive environment
• promote the inclusion of all pupils within the classroom, being aware of and supporting difference, to ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Job description

About The Role

As our Cover Supervisor, you will supervise whole classes during the short‑term absence of teachers, give instructions for the lesson and ensure good order is maintained and that all pupils are kept on task. You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life.

Responsibilities

• deliver engaging pre‑planned lessons where required, whilst establishing a constructive, safe and ordered learning atmosphere
• manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they work to ensure a constructive environment
• promote the inclusion of all pupils within the classroom, being aware of and supporting difference, to ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

Benefits

• Staff wellbeing is one of our main priorities. We provide breakfast for staff each morning, soup for lunch and lunch for those on duty. We have parking available, a gym on site and a well‑equipped staff room including a pool table.
• Our systems and processes for communication, marking and feedback and assessment are streamlined and the approaches we take are research‑led and based on the needs of our local context. For instance, at present we do not use traditional book‑marking across the school.
• On Fridays, children finish at 1:40 pm, giving time and space for professional development amongst staff.
• Staff voice is important to us; we like to listen to our staff. We are always seeking feedback and input from our staff.

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click here.

Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click here.