Cover Supervisor

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join their supportive team in Middlesbrough. This role offers the chance to engage with students, manage classroom behaviour, and collaborate with teachers to deliver innovative lessons. The ideal candidate will be proactive and caring, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all pupils. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, this position is perfect for those passionate about education but seeking a supportive role without the full responsibilities of teaching. If you are enthusiastic about fostering a positive learning atmosphere, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing classroom behaviour and supporting students.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in their education and manage classroom behaviour.
• Work with teachers to deliver planning and resources.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Rapport Building

Teaching Skills

Proactivity

Kindness and Caring

Education

Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Teacher

Graduate

Tools

DBS Check

Job description

Do you love teaching but don't want the responsibility of planning and resourcing lessons? Are you looking for a role where you can have a work-life balance but still pursue your passion?

An ‘good’ secondary with excellent resourced provision in Middlesbrough is looking to appoint a confident and experienced cover supervisor to join their growing team.

The headteacher would like to hear from Cover Supervisors that have strong behaviour management and can build a positive rapport with pupils and staff quickly and easily.

The staff at the school pride themselves on being friendly and supportive– making the school feel homely and a real community!

The main cover supervisor duties will include:

1. Supporting the pupils in their education
2. Teaching and managing the behaviour of up to 28 pupils during lesson time
3. Working with teachers to deliver their planning and resources
4. Supporting the planning and delivery of creative and innovative lessons
5. Promoting independence with life skills
6. Providing an outstanding level of safeguarding and pastoral care

The ideal Cover Supervisor will:

1. Be available for work Monday to Friday
2. Have experience as a teaching assistant / teacher or be a confident graduate
3. Be proactive, energetic, kind and caring
4. Have an enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to go through the process with ourselves)
5. Have a fully checkable work history

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.