Cover Supervisor

Enrichment Education Ltd; London Borough of Havering; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Enrichment Education Ltd in the London Borough of Havering is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to supervise pupils aged 11-16 during short-term teacher absence. Immediate start and competitive pay dependent on experience.

You will deliver pre-prepared activities, maintain a positive learning environment, monitor behaviour and work with school staff to support safeguarding and inclusion.

Formación

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Confidence supervising groups of 11–16 pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.
• Ability to complete safer-recruitment checks.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise classes across Key Stages 3 and 4 when the regular teacher is absent.
• Explain and oversee pre-prepared learning activities; keep pupils engaged and on task.
• Manage behaviour consistently in line with the school's policies.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and orderly classroom environment.
• Provide appropriate guidance without assuming responsibility for planning or assessing lessons.
• Record attendance and report safeguarding concerns through school procedures.
• Provide feedback to teaching and pastoral staff on work completed and issues arising.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and school leaders.

Conocimientos

Classroom supervision

Behaviour management

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Educación

Degree or relevant education qualification

Descripción del empleo

Enrichment Education is recruiting a confident, enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisor for a secondary school in the London Borough of Havering, with an immediate start. The successful candidate will supervise pupils during short-term teacher absence, delivering pre-prepared activities and maintaining a positive learning environment. This role may suit an experienced Cover Supervisor, a graduate considering teaching or an education professional seeking further classroom experience.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise classes across Key Stages 3 and 4 when the regular teacher is absent.
• Explain and oversee pre-prepared learning activities; keep pupils engaged and on task.
• Manage behaviour consistently in line with the school's policies.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and orderly classroom environment.
• Provide appropriate guidance without assuming responsibility for planning or assessing lessons.
• Record attendance and report behavioural, pastoral or safeguarding concerns through school procedures.
• Provide clear feedback to teaching and pastoral staff on work completed and any issues arising.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and school leaders.

Person specification

Essential

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a secondary school or similar setting.
• Confidence supervising groups of pupils aged 11-16, with strong communication and behaviour-management skills.
• Reliability, adaptability, organisation and a professional approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil welfare.
• Ability to complete appropriate safer-recruitment and pre-employment checks.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or unqualified teacher.
• Degree or relevant education qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

What Enrichment Education offers

• Competitive rates of pay dependent on experience and assignment.
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities for school-based experience and potential longer-term roles.

Safeguarding and recruitment checks

Enrichment Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment is subject to appropriate safer-recruitment checks, including identity and right-to-work verification, satisfactory references, and an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information where the role is eligible.