Cover Supervisor

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nether Stowe School is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our supportive team. You will supervise classes when the usual teacher is absent, help students stay engaged with set work and maintain a calm, positive learning environment.

Working with teachers and pastoral staff, you will support student achievement and wellbeing, contribute to a smooth learning day, and have access to high-quality CPD and progression opportunities. We value reliability, adaptability and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting.
• High expectations of student behaviour, engagement and achievement.
• Ability to establish positive and professional relationships with students.
• Confident managing groups of students and maintaining a calm learning environment.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to follow lesson plans and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes in the absence of the usual classroom teacher, ensuring students complete the work provided.
• Creating and maintaining a positive, calm and purposeful learning environment.
• Providing clear instructions and support to students to enable them to complete their learning independently.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school's policies and expectations.
• Monitoring student engagement and progress and providing feedback to teaching staff where appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and colleagues across the school to support student achievement and wellbeing.

Skills

Student engagement

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Nether Stowe School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our supportive and ambitious team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting students and ensuring they continue to make progress when their usual teacher is unavailable. The successful candidate will supervise classes across the school, maintaining a positive learning environment and ensuring students remain engaged with their work.

Key responsibilities

• Supervising classes in the absence of the usual classroom teacher, ensuring students complete the work provided.
• Creating and maintaining a positive, calm and purposeful learning environment.
• Providing clear instructions and support to students to enable them to complete their learning independently.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school's policies and expectations.
• Monitoring student engagement and progress and providing feedback to teaching staff where appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and colleagues across the school to support student achievement and wellbeing.

What you'll need to succeed

• Has experience of working with young people in an educational or similar setting.
• Has high expectations of student behaviour, engagement and achievement.
• Can establish positive and professional relationships with students.
• Is confident managing groups of students and maintaining a calm and purposeful learning environment.
• Has good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to follow lesson plans and instructions effectively.
• Is adaptable, reliable and able to respond positively to changing priorities.
• Is committed to supporting students to achieve their full potential.

What you'll get in return

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to high-quality CPD and mentoring
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package.
• A competitive pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Professional development and wellbeing days, supporting your continued learning and wellbeing.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.