Cover Supervisor

New Directions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions is seeking a Cover Supervisor to work in a mainstream secondary school in Manchester. You will supervise classes across KS3 and KS4, delivering pre-planned work and supporting pupils in a busy learning environment.

This full-time, long-term role requires strong classroom and behaviour-management skills, the ability to build positive relationships with students, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils.
• Strong classroom and behaviour-management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Organised, reliable and adaptable, with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4 in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Deliver pre-planned work across a variety of subjects.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged and complete the work set.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Provide support and guidance to pupils where appropriate.
• Follow the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies.
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff across the school.

Skills

Secondary-aged pupils

Classroom management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School, Manchester

New Directions is currently recruiting for a Cover Supervisor to work in a secondary school based in Manchester. The role is starting ASAP on a full-time, long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working with secondary-aged pupils who is confident managing a classroom environment.

The School:

• Mainstream secondary school based in Manchester
• Supportive and proactive senior leadership team
• Positive learning environment with a strong focus on pupil progress and development

The Role:

• Supervise classes across Key Stages 3 and 4 in the absence of the regular class teacher
• Deliver pre-planned work across a variety of curriculum subjects
• Ensure pupils remain engaged and complete the work that has been set
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment
• Provide support and guidance to pupils where appropriate
• Follow the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff across the school

The Candidate will:

• Have experience working with secondary-aged pupils
• Be confident supervising classes across KS3 and KS4
• Have strong classroom and behaviour-management skills
• Be able to build positive relationships with students
• Be organised, reliable and adaptable
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be confident covering a range of different subjects
• Be committed to supporting pupils’ learning and development

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.