Cover Supervisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Self-led learning modules

Secondment options

Structured apprenticeship programmes

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Cover Supervisor to ensure classes run smoothly when teachers are absent. The role involves supervising students, managing groups, and supporting community time and break duties.

The position is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with part-time applications welcome. Applicants should have an enhanced DBS check, the right to work in the UK, and there is no visa sponsorship offered.

Qualifications

• Education to at least Level 3.
• Experience with classroom leadership and group management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cover supervision of students.
• Community Time Break duty.
• Break duty.

Skills

Initiative

Common sense

Interpersonal skills

Group management

Classroom leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 qualification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The school is recruiting a Cover Supervisor to keep classes running when teachers are absent, working with secondary-aged girls. The work centres on managing groups and leading classroom behaviour, alongside break and community time duties. Hours are 32.5 a week Monday to Friday, with part-time applications also welcome, and the post suits anyone considering teaching. An enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Cover supervision of students
• Community Time Break duty
• Break duty

Qualifications

• Education to at least Level 3

Skills & knowledge

• Initiative
• Common sense
• High-level interpersonal skills
• Group management skills
• Understanding of classroom leadership
• High level of attention to detail

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Computer literacy

Nice to have

• Previous experience in a cover supervisor or similar role

What's offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Self-led learning modules
• Secondment options
• Structured apprenticeship programmes