Cover Supervisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arthur Terry School in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a Cover Supervisor to take classes when a usual teacher is absent. The role focuses on keeping students on the set tasks, maintaining calm classroom management and encouraging independent learning.

You will feed back on engagement and progress to teaching and pastoral staff, following lesson plans and school policies. Visa sponsorship is not available and the post can start as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in an educational or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes when the usual teacher is absent and ensure students complete the set work.
• Create a positive, calm and purposeful learning environment.
• Give clear instructions and support so students can learn independently.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policy and expectations.
• Monitor student engagement and progress and report to teaching staff where appropriate.
• Work with teachers, pastoral staff and colleagues to support student achievement and wellbeing.

Skills

Student engagement

Positive relationships

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organisation

Adaptability

Job description

The Arthur Terry School is recruiting a Cover Supervisor to take classes across the school when a usual teacher is absent. The work centres on keeping students on the set tasks, with calm classroom management and encouraging independent learning. The role also means feeding back on engagement and progress to teaching and pastoral staff. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post can start as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Supervising classes when the usual teacher is absent and making sure students complete the set work
• Creating and keeping a positive, calm and purposeful learning environment
• Giving clear instructions and support so students can learn independently
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policy and expectations
• Monitoring student engagement and progress and reporting to teaching staff where appropriate
• Working with teachers, pastoral staff and colleagues to support student achievement and wellbeing

Experience

• Experience of working with young people in an educational or similar setting

Skills & knowledge

• High expectations of student behaviour, engagement and achievement
• Building positive and professional relationships with students
• Confidence managing groups of students and keeping a calm, purposeful room
• Good communication and organisation, following lesson plans and instructions
• Adaptable and reliable, responding well to changing priorities
• Commitment to helping students reach their full potential

What’s offered

• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• High-quality CPD and mentoring
• Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Professional development and wellbeing days