Cover Supervisor

Smile Education; Telford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working pattern

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools in Telford and surrounding areas. This role suits those who enjoy working with young people and want to gain experience across secondary education.

We offer flexibility for those seeking full-time work, several days per week, or occasional cover, with placement aligned to your availability. You will work across different schools and year groups, gaining diverse classroom experience.

Qualifications

• 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 a range of subjects and year groups.
• A reliable, flexible and adaptable approach.
• A genuine interest in supporting young people and their education.

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

Child experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Flexibility

Reliability

Education interest

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 fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to gain valuable experience within secondary education. The role could suit an experienced Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, aspiring teacher or someone with previous experience working with children and young people.

The Role

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

We can offer a high level of flexibility, with opportunities available for those looking for full-time work, several days each week or occasional cover. We can work around your availability and 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 a range of 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 have 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.