Cover Supervisor

Nether Stowe School (ATLP); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

LGPS pension

Job summary

Nether Stowe School is seeking a devoted Cover Supervisor to oversee classes when the usual teacher is absent, ensuring students complete their work. You will maintain a calm, purposeful environment and provide clear guidance for independent learning.

With experience in education, you will uphold high behaviour standards, build positive relationships with students and collaborate with staff to support achievement and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience of 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 in managing groups and maintaining a calm learning environment.
• Good communication and organisational skills; able to follow lesson plans.
• Adaptable, reliable and able to respond to changing priorities.
• Committed to helping students reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes in the absence of the usual teacher, ensuring students complete the work.
• Creating a positive, calm and purposeful learning environment.
• Providing clear instructions and support for independent learning.
• Managing classroom behaviour per school policies.
• Monitoring engagement and progress; providing feedback to teachers.
• Collaborating with teachers and pastoral staff to support student wellbeing.

Skills

Young people

Behaviour standards

Relationship building

Group management

Communication

Adaptability

Reliability

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.