Cover Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; New Milton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Generous pension scheme

Supportive team

Work/life balance

Commitment to safeguarding

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in the United Kingdom is seeking a cover supervisor to oversee classes aged 11–16 under the professional direction of a teacher. The role covers staff absence and offers a clear development route into teaching for candidates who enjoy variety and making a positive difference.

The successful applicant will manage classes calmly, with training provided in classroom management and the school curriculum, and will contribute to safeguarding and a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise classes of students aged 11-16.
• Calm, confident classroom management and ability to follow teacher guidance.
• Willingness to participate in training on classroom management and curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes using material planned by a teacher.
• Establish productive working relationships with students and promote good behaviour.
• Provide feedback to the teacher on lesson conduct and keep records.
• Comply with instructions from the class teacher.
• Promote positive values and safe conduct; handle conflicts per policy.
• Be aware of safeguarding policies and data protection; report concerns.

Skills

Classroom management

Student supervision

Behaviour management

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit a cover supervisor who under the professional direction of a teacher can supervise classes during staff absence.

Cover Supervisors work alongside qualified teachers covering classes for absent staff when necessary. The role is an excellent development route into teaching for suitably qualified applicants, or for those who enjoy variety and making a positive difference for young people.

The successful applicant will be confident in his/her ability to manage classes of students aged 11-16 in a calm manner. Training will be provided in classroom management and school curriculum.

Main Accountabilities

• To supervise classes of students using material planned by a teacher to engage students in learning activities.
• Establish productive working relationships with students acting as a role model and setting high expectations of work and behaviour.
• Assisting the inclusion of all children to ensure optimum learning opportunities including dealing with behaviour issues in accordance with the school behaviour policy, in both academic and pastoral settings.
• Provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on the conduct of the lesson including keeping appropriate records as agreed with the teacher.
• Comply with instructions requested by the usual class teacher.
• Promote positive values, attitudes and good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

What the school offers its staff

• Free onsite parkingGenerous pension scheme
• Supportive team
• Work/life balance
• Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.