Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Cover Supervisor for a secondary school in Dorchester. You will support students across subjects and years, supervising classes when teachers are absent and delivering prepared lessons.

The role suits someone confident with classroom management who enjoys working with young people and aims to gain further experience in secondary education. Suitable qualifications and training are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or in an educational setting.
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Calm, approachable and professional manner.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions.
• Reliable and adaptable approach to work.
• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes in the absence of the usual classroom teacher.
• Delivering pre-set lessons and ensuring students remain engaged.
• Maintaining a positive and productive classroom environment.
• Managing behaviour in line with school expectations.
• Supporting students with their learning.
• Working alongside teaching staff and the wider school team.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Student engagement

Calm demeanor

Follow lesson plans

Reliability & adaptability

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Dorchester

Secondary School | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or education professional looking for your next opportunity in Dorchester?

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Cover Supervisor to work within a secondary school in Dorchester, supporting students across a range of subjects and year groups.

This role is ideal for someone who is confident managing a classroom, enjoys working with young people and is looking to build further experience within a secondary school environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supervising classes in the absence of the usual classroom teacher
• Delivering pre-set lessons and ensuring students remain engaged
• Maintaining a positive and productive classroom environment
• Managing behaviour in line with school expectations
• Supporting students with their learning
• Working alongside teaching staff and the wider school team

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working with young people or within an educational setting
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills
• A calm, approachable and professional manner
• Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions
• Reliable and adaptable approach to work
• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor is beneficial but not essential

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within secondary education, including graduates considering a future career in teaching.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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