Cover Supervisor

Step Teachers; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join a vibrant team in King's Lynn and West Norfolk. This role is crucial in supporting schools during teacher absences by managing lessons and ensuring a positive learning environment. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to manage classroom behavior effectively. Starting September 2025, this is an excellent opportunity for those considering a career in education.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being services

Opportunity to earn referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students (desirable but not essential).
• Confidence and presence in front of a class.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the classroom during the absence of the regular teacher.
• Ensure students remain on task with the work set by the teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Flexibility

Proactivity

Job description

We are looking to appoint confident, reliable, and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join a vibrant team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is considering a career in education.

Cover Supervisors play a vital role in a school by supervising lessons during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will be expected to deliver pre-prepared work to classes and maintain a positive learning environment. Starting September 2025.

Duties as Cover Supervisor:

• Supervise students in the classroom during the absence of the regular teacher.

• Ensure students remain on task with the work set by the teacher.

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.

• Respond to questions from students and provide support where necessary.

• Ensure the classroom is left tidy at the end of the lesson.

Ideal Cover Supervisor:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as a Cover Supervisor.

• The ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.

• Confidence and presence in front of a class.

• A flexible and proactive approach to work.

• Experience working with secondary-aged students (desirable but not essential).

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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