Cover Supervisor

Academics Ltd; Horsforth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Horsforth is seeking cover supervisors to work in schools in the Leeds area. The role involves creating a positive learning environment and supervising students during lessons in the absence of teachers. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a university degree, and the flexibility to cover multiple subjects. Previous experience is preferred but not essential. The position offers weekly pay and free safeguarding courses.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free safeguarding courses

Qualifications

• Must have flexibility to cover multiple subjects and respond to last-minute requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with a passion for making an impact on students' lives.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment for students.
• Supervise students’ behaviour according to school policy.
• Display subject knowledge to students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Follow safeguarding policies to ensure student safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

University degree

Job description

Academics are currently looking for cover supervisors to work in schools within the Leeds area. Cover supervisors play a vital role within schools and are required to carry out pre‑planned lessons for teacher absences. The role of a cover supervisor is a great step for those who are aspiring to be teachers as well as recent graduates who are looking to gain classroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Creating a positive learning environment for the students and helping them develop with their academic studies
• Supervising students’ behaviour and referring to the school’s behaviour management policy if required
• Displaying subject knowledge to students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Following the school’s safeguarding policies, ensuring a safe environment for the students

Qualities and attributes

• Flexibility to cover multiple subjects and to correspond with any last‑minute requirements
• Excellent communication skills with a passion for making an impact on students’ lives
• Previous experience preferred, but not essential
• A university degree
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply to one

Benefits

As an established recruitment company of 22 branches across the UK with highly experienced consultants and proven success in the market, we are dedicated to delivering continuity in the classroom and helping passionate individuals gain valuable experience to help make the next step in their career. We also provide weekly pay through PAYE, along with additional courses such as safeguarding that are free of charge.

If the role of a cover supervisor sounds like the perfect next step in your career, please apply today and I will be in touch.