Cover Supervisor

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Radstock; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive staff deals

Staff well-being services

Job summary

Step Teachers is recruiting a Cover Supervisor for a large 11-18 secondary school with a sixth form in the Midsomer Norton area. You will supervise classes during teacher absences, deliver pre-prepared lesson materials across subjects, and maintain a positive learning environment while upholding school policies.

Experience with children is desirable; you should have strong classroom presence, communication, and be confident leading groups.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Strong classroom presence and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident leading groups of students independently.
• Organised, adaptable, and professional approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials across a range of subjects.
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Ensure students remain engaged and focused on their work.
• Record attendance and report any concerns to relevant staff.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding lesson progress and behaviour.

Skills

Strong classroom presence

Behaviour management

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Confident leading groups

Organised and professional

Job description

Hereis a large and popular 11-18 secondary school with a sixth form, part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Good for Quality of Education and Leadership and Management, with Outstanding judgements for Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Sixth Form Provision.

The school is known for its high expectations, strong behaviour culture, and commitment to helping students achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

Duties as Cover Supervisor:

• Supervise classes during teacher absences
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials across a range of subjects
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Ensure students remain engaged and focused on their work
• Record attendance and report any concerns to relevant staff
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding lesson progress and behaviour
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Strong classroom presence and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident leading groups of students independently
• Organised, adaptable, and professional approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Ideal Cover Supervisor:

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Strong classroom presence and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident leading groups of students independently
• Organised, adaptable, and professional approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.