Cover Supervisor

Connex Education Partnership; South Witham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Direct pay from Connex Education

Access to wide school network

Free CPD opportunities

Job summary

Connex Education are recruiting for a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join a well-established Secondary Grammar School in Spalding. You will supervise lessons, manage behaviour and support pupil progress, aligning with experience and subject strengths.

The role offers full-time and part-time hours with pay up to £650 per week and on-site parking. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and this position emphasizes professionalism and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Must have degree or GCSE English and Maths (C/4 or above).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with pupils and staff.
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour and support pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons across a range of subjects.
• Maintain a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment.
• Provide feedback to returning teachers about classes covered.
• Support pupils to continue to make progress in the absence of their usual teacher.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Adaptability

Education

Degree

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Location: Spalding
Pay: Up to £650 per week
Hours: Full Time and Part Time hours available

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

About The Role

Connex Education are recruiting for a dedicated and proactive Cover Supervisor to join a well-established Secondary Grammar School in Spalding. This role involves supporting across a range of subject areas, where possible aligning with the successful candidate’s experience and areas of expertise. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising lessons, ensuring pupils have a safe and purposeful learning environment where they can continue to make progress in the absence of their usual teacher. You will provide support to pupils, manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies, and complete lesson feedback to provide returning teachers with information about the classes covered. The ideal candidate will be calm, confident and adaptable, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff while maintaining high expectations and a professional approach at all times.

About the School

This highly regarded secondary school in Spalding has built a strong local reputation for providing a high-quality education within a supportive and inclusive environment. The school is committed to achieving excellent outcomes for pupils while maintaining a positive culture focused on respect, ambition and personal development. The school is seeking experienced and reliable Cover Supervisors who are proactive, adaptable and able to quickly become part of the school community while supporting their day-to-day supply requirements. Feedback from staff who have worked at the school highlights that it is a welcoming and enjoyable place to work, with pupils who are respectful and respond positively to supply staff. The school provides a supportive environment where staff are valued and encouraged to contribute to the wider school community. The school offers on-site parking for staff, making it easily accessible for those travelling from Spalding and the surrounding areas.

Person Specification

To be considered for this role, candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:

• Degree OR GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above in both, or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with pupils and staff.
• The ability to build positive and respectful relationships with pupils.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards supporting pupil progress and school life.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills to support learning and classroom administration.
• The ability to maintain a calm, purposeful and positive learning environment.
• An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries within a school setting.
• Adaptability and resilience when working across different subjects and year groups.
• High standards of professional behaviour, presentation and integrity.
• A willingness to engage in professional development and respond positively to feedback.
• Completion of the Connex Education / Academize Effective Cover Supervision training course (access will be provided to all suitable applicants).
• A full enhanced DBS certificate.
• Completion of the Connex Education onboarding process.

Benefits of Working with Connex Education

• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly and always paid directly from Connex Education — never via umbrella companies or outsourced payroll.
• Access to work at a large number of schools, including academy trusts that work exclusively with Connex Education and no other agencies.
• Exceptional personalised support from dedicated education recruitment professionals.
• Industry-leading FREE CPD covering a wide range of education-based topics through our Academize training platform.
• Access and automatic entry into regular competitions and prize draws.
• Additional earning opportunities through our generous Refer a Friend scheme.

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.