Cover Supervisor

Smile Education; Telford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Training and CPD opportunities

Job summary

Smile Education are currently recruiting for confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Telford and the surrounding areas. The role suits someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to gain experience within secondary education.

We offer flexible opportunities for those looking for full-time work, several days a week or occasional cover. We’ll work around your availability to help you find roles that suit your circumstances.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Strong classroom management and high expectations.
• Good communication and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to work across subjects and year groups.
• Reliable, flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes and deliver pre-prepared lessons.
• Maintain a calm, positive and purposeful classroom environment.
• Manage behaviour effectively and maintain high expectations.
• Support students with their learning and keep them on task.
• Follow school policies and procedures.
• Adapt confidently to different schools, subjects and year groups.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Flexibility

Adaptability

Experience with children

Interest in education

Job description

Smile Education are currently recruiting for confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Telford and the surrounding areas.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to gain experience within secondary education. The role would suit an experienced Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, aspiring teacher or anyone with previous experience working with children and young people.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will support secondary schools by supervising classes during teacher absences. You will deliver pre-prepared work, maintain a positive classroom environment and ensure students remain focused and engaged with their learning.

We offer flexible opportunities for those looking for full-time work, several days a week or occasional cover. We'll work around your availability to help you find roles that suit your circumstances.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise classes and deliver pre-prepared lessons.
• Maintain a calm, positive and purposeful classroom environment.
• Manage behaviour effectively and maintain high expectations.
• Support students with their learning and keep them on task.
• Follow school policies and procedures.
• Adapt confidently to different schools, subjects and year groups.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Confidence managing a classroom and maintaining expectations.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• The ability to work across different subjects and year groups.
• A reliable, flexible and adaptable approach.
• A genuine interest in supporting young people and their education.

Why Work With Smile Education?

Smile Education has a strong track record of supporting education professionals across the region. We offer flexible Cover Supervisor opportunities across Telford and the surrounding areas, whether you're looking for regular work or occasional cover.

• You’ll benefit from the support of a dedicated consultant, access to training and CPD opportunities, and the chance to gain experience across a variety of secondary school settings.

Safeguarding

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete the necessary compliance and safeguarding checks, including DBS, Barred List, Prohibited List and qualification checks where applicable.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.