Cover Supervisor

Whitby School; Ruswarp; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whitby School, Incorporated is seeking an entry level Cover Supervisor to join our team. You will deliver tasks for lessons, supervise students, support administration, and help foster positive student behaviour and motivation.

Desirable childcare or learning support qualifications, with GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above. You will develop classroom organisation and interpersonal skills while learning educational system developments.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students and staff.
• Basic ICT skills and ability to use school systems for admin tasks.
• Understanding of the current educational system and developments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cover for short-term absences and follow teacher instructions.
• Supervise students, manage classroom organisation and behaviour.
• Provide administrative support for academic and pastoral systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

ICT skills

Organisational skills

Understanding of education system

Commitment to students

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C/4)

Job description

Are you considering a career working with young people? This entry level role is ideal for you!

Our Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our team.

What is a Cover Supervisor? You will provide cover for short term absences, delivering tasks to students as set out by the classroom teacher, managing classroom organisation, and encouraging positive student behaviour and motivation.

As well as covering lessons, you will supervise students, assist in targeted work with small groups of students, and undertake administrative support for the academic and pastoral systems of the school. You will develop positive and motivational relationships with students which support the raising of achievement.

The role is wonderfully varied, you will be able to develop administrative skills as well as educational support skills.

Childcare or supporting learning qualifications are desirable but not essential, making this an ideal opportunity for candidates who wish to transition from an administration role into a teaching assistant career.

What you will need to succeed:

• Childcare or supporting learning qualifications are desirable but not essential
• GCSE Maths & English at grade C / grade 4 as a minimum
• Committed to supporting students
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective communicator both orally and in writing
• Effective ICT skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Understanding of the educational system and current developments

Experience within a school environment assisting pupils is not essential but may be preferred.