Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Northumbria is seeking a passionate Cover Supervisor. The role involves managing classrooms, assisting pupils with tasks, and supporting teachers in their absence. The position offers full-time hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development in a rewarding teaching environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional career development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a classroom setting.
• Ability to motivate students and assist with various tasks.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom environment in the absence of the teacher.
• Help pupils with pre-set exercises.
• Communicate progress back to the absent teacher.

Skills

Adaptability

Teaching skills

Classroom management

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Are you a passionate and adaptable educator looking to make a difference in the classroom? We are seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join a vibrant Primary school in Northumbria. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Cover Supervisor who thrives in dynamic environments and is eager to provide high-quality education across various subjects. This could potentially be a temp to perm position if all goes well.

Responsibilities:

Cover supervisors are responsible for teaching Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils. They often help pupils with a range of abilities and needs in the classroom to complete pre-set work. Other duties that a cover supervisor might have to perform include:

• Ensuring that the classroom environment is safe, productive, tidy and harmonious in the absence of the class teacher.
• Keeping pupils motivated to stay on task with any pre-set exercises that their teacher has set.
• Showing pupils the right steps to complete a task.
• Providing any materials or tools needed to complete a pre-prepared task.
• Helping pupils to follow pre-prepared material in accordance with their school's policy.
• Working across different curriculum areas, including different subjects.
• Communicating with the absent teacher and forwarding the completed exercises to them.

About the role

• Location: Northumbria
• Start Date: 28/04/2025
• Contract: Full-Time
• Hours: 8:30-3:30
• Pay: 440- 600 per week

Working for Prospero Teaching you can expect to receive

• A competitive salary depending on experience
• Working with a team of dedicated and friendly consultants who provide a professional and organised structure
• A rewarding teaching environment
• Professional career development

Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore all applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and full referencing prior to work.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Prospero

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of 'The Best Companies to Work For', Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency.

With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries.

We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.

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