Cover Supervisor

Outwood Academy Brumby; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Brumby in Scunthorpe is seeking a vigilant Cover Supervisor to supervise classes during short-term teacher absences and to implement pre-set work programmes. You will help manage behaviour and ensure a constructive learning environment under staff guidance.

The role requires strong communication, time management and safeguarding awareness, with duties including attendance recording, exam invigilation support, and assisting with materials and setup.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Willingness to obtain further qualifications and training.
• Demonstrated safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences.
• Implement pre-set work programmes and maintain discipline.
• Assist in preparing the environment and materials.
• Support examination logistics and invigilation where required.
• Record attendance and report on pupil behaviour.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

ICT proficiency

Time management

Organisation

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a proactive and engaging individual with excellent classroom management skills, ready to step in and ensure continuity of learning during teacher absences? Do you excel at motivating students and maintaining a constructive working environment across various subjects? The overall purpose of this post is to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers and implement work programmes under the guidance of teaching staff.

We are looking for inspirational, dedicated professionals who will add value both academically and through involvement in the fabric of learning beyond the classroom. If you share our passion for making a meaningful difference, we would be thrilled to welcome you to our team. I look forward to meeting you.

The primary duty is supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absence, implementing pre-set work programmes. The supervisor manages student behaviour according to the Consequences Policy to maintain a constructive working environment. Responsibilities include assisting in preparing the environment and materials, responding to student questions about the set work, and collecting completed assignments. Administrative tasks involve supervising student entry/departure, accurately recording and reporting lesson attendance. The role also supports examination logistics by assisting in exam invigilation and reporting back on pupil behaviour or issues using referral procedures.

Essential skills required are the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences, maintain confidentiality, and utilize standard ICT packages including Microsoft Office. The supervisor must demonstrate excellent time management and organisation skills. Critically, they must be able to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and recognise potential child safeguarding issues. Experience of working in a school environment is desirable. The ability and willingness to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training and development is essential.