Cover Supervisor

CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST; Kendal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Kendal is looking for a Classroom Supervisor to oversee classes during teacher absences. Responsibilities include managing classroom behavior and providing feedback to teaching staff. Confidence and strong communication skills are essential. Training will be provided for those without prior experience. This role offers a contracted work period of 44.6 weeks per year, with increasing hours in the future.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a classroom environment effectively.
• Previous experience in schools is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain on task with pre-set work.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policy.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff after lessons.
• Support the school's ethos and contribute to a positive learning environment.
• A genuine interest in working with young people.

Skills

Confidence

Adaptability

Strong communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain on task with pre-set work.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policy.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff after lessons.
• Support the school's ethos and contribute to a positive learning environment.
• A genuine interest in working with young people.

Qualifications

• Confidence, adaptability, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage a classroom environment effectively.
• Previous experience in schools is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided.

Work details

• Hours of work: 32.5 initially increasing to 34.5 in January 2025
• Term weeks: 38 + 1 weeks school closure, minimum paid week 44.6 weeks