Cover Supervisor

Randstad Education; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational organization is seeking a Secondary School Cover Supervisor in Plymouth to oversee classes during teacher absences. The role involves managing student behaviour, supporting their learning, and ensuring a positive classroom environment. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and experience working with young people. This position offers ongoing opportunities for professional development and a competitive daily rate.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive salary/daily rate

Qualifications

• Ability to build rapport quickly with teenagers.
• Confidence to lead a classroom of secondary students.
• Firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee classes and manage student behaviour during teacher absences.
• Implement the school's behaviour policy effectively.
• Register student attendance and maintain accurate notes for the returning teacher.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong behaviour management skills

Experience working with young people

Reliability and punctuality

Education

A degree (advantageous)

Job description

Secondary School Cover Supervisor

Are you looking for a dynamic role in a secondary school that uses your excellent communication skills and confidence without requiring a teaching qualification (QTS)? We are seeking enthusiastic and assertive individuals to join us as a Cover Supervisor.

This role is perfect for those considering a career in teaching, recent graduates, or experienced professionals who enjoy working with young people and maintaining a purposeful learning environment.

The Role: Class Management and Support

As a Secondary Cover Supervisor, your primary responsibility is to supervise lessons and manage student behaviour when a regular teacher is absent. You will not be required to plan lessons or mark work. Your key tasks will include:

• Classroom Supervision: Oversee classes across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (ages 11-18) during teacher absences, ensuring students remain focused and on-task with work set by the absent teacher or Head of Department.

• Behaviour Management: Effectively implement the schools behaviour policy, maintaining a positive and orderly working atmosphere and dealing with any immediate issues or incidents promptly and according to school procedures.

• Support Learning: Respond to general queries from students regarding the pre-set work, helping them access materials and stay engaged, but without providing subject-specific teaching.

• Administrative Duties: Register student attendance and leave detailed, accurate notes for the returning teacher regarding the lesson progress, work completed, and any specific student behaviour issues.

• School Ethos: Act as a positive role model, promoting the school's values and maintaining high expectations for all students.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with teenagers.

• Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to lead a classroom of secondary students.

• Previous experience working with groups of young people (this could be from a school, youth work, coaching, or similar setting).

• A degree is advantageous, particularly for those considering future teacher training.

• Reliability, punctuality, and a flexible approach to working across different subject areas daily.

• A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What We Offer

• A vital role supporting the daily operations and continuity of education in a secondary school.

• Excellent experience in a classroom environment-ideal preparation for teacher training (PGCE/SCITT).

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Competitive salary/daily rate.

This is an ongoing, permanent role (or fixed-term, dependent on requirements).

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