Cover Supervisor

Aspire People; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time and part-time opportunities

Long-term and day-to-day supply

Flexible working

Competitive pay rates

Access to a wide range of schools

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Ongoing support and career development

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Cover Supervisors to work in Leicester’s secondary schools. The role offers full-time, part-time, long-term and day-to-day placements with flexible hours to suit your availability and career goals.

You will supervise classes, deliver pre-prepared lessons, support student learning, and uphold safeguarding and school policies. DBS check is required or willingness to obtain one; teaching qualifications are not essential but desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in a school setting preferred.
• Strong classroom and behaviour-management skills are essential.
• Confident supervising groups of secondary-aged students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and ensure students remain on task.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and confidently.
• Take registers and maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Support students with their learning and provide encouragement.
• Monitor student engagement, behaviour and completion of work.
• Provide feedback to teachers regarding lessons and student behaviour.
• Follow school policies, including safeguarding and behaviour procedures.
• Work effectively with teaching and support staff.
• Carry out duties such as break/lunch supervision when required.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Student supervision

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Relevant education experience desirable

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Leicester

Location: Leicester

Employer: Aspire People

Job Type: Full-time & Part-time Long-term & Day-to-Day Supply

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Aspire People are currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in Leicester and the surrounding areas.

We have full-time, part-time, long-term and day-to-day supply opportunities available, offering flexibility to suit your availability and career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and ensure students remain on task.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and confidently.
• Take registers and maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Support students with their learning and provide encouragement where needed.
• Monitor student engagement, behaviour and completion of work.
• Provide feedback to teachers regarding lessons and student behaviour.
• Follow school policies, including safeguarding and behaviour procedures.
• Work effectively with teaching and support staff.
• Carry out duties such as break/lunch supervision when required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school setting.
• Strong classroom and behaviour-management skills.
• Confident supervising groups of secondary-aged students.
• Reliable, professional and adaptable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A calm and positive approach to managing students.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Teaching qualifications are not essential, although relevant education experience is highly desirable.

Why Aspire People?

• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Long-term and day-to-day supply
• Flexible working
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to a wide range of schools
• Dedicated recruitment consultant
• Ongoing support and career opportunities

All applicants are subject to appropriate safeguarding, compliance and vetting checks.

Must have a DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one.

Who are Aspire People?

Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.

Why join Aspire People?

• Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings
• Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles.
• Competitive pay with multiple payment options
• Refer a friend scheme which can earn 100- 250 per person
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.