Cover Supervisor

Lift Schools; Thorpe-le-Soken; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive educational organization in Thorpe-le-Soken is looking for a Cover Supervisor. The role involves delivering lesson materials, supporting students in their work, and maintaining a calm learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with young people, strong communication skills, and a flexible, empathetic approach. Competitive benefits including training and lifestyle perks are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Healthcare benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people.
• Ability to maintain a calm learning environment.
• Experience supporting students with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prepared lesson materials in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support students with their work and maintain a purposeful learning environment.
• Supervise students during break and lunchtimes.

Skills

Adaptability

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

Are you adaptable, patient, and empathetic with experience working with young people? Do you want to play a vital role in supporting learning and maintaining high standards in the classroom? If so, we'd love you to join us at Lift Tendring.

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll:

• Deliver prepared lesson materials in the absence of the class teacher.
• Maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment in line with our behaviour policy.
• Support students with their work, including those with SEND, liaising with the SENDCO and form tutors where needed.
• Take on wider academy duties, such as supervising students at break and lunchtimes.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A team player who can also work independently.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience.

About Lift Tendring

Lift Tendring is a large, 11-19 mixed comprehensive school rated Good by Ofsted. With over 1,800 young people on roll, we strive to be a catalyst for change, ensuring that every child receives an excellent education, not just as a privilege, but as a right. We are a school that offers a broad and ambitious curriculum, we inspire high aspirations for all. We have students that gain the very highest academic and vocational outcomes and we believe passionately in promoting the arts, creativity and sporting success.

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.