Cover Supervisor

Philosophy Education; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Cover Supervisor to join their vibrant secondary academy in Uxbridge. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to support students in their learning journey while maintaining a positive classroom environment. Ideal for those considering a teaching career, the position emphasizes strong communication and classroom management skills. The school is committed to excellence, providing a supportive atmosphere for both students and staff. If you're enthusiastic about education and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Regular training and development opportunities

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong communication and classroom management skills are essential.
• Experience with young people is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classrooms in the absence of teaching staff.
• Deliver lesson materials and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Support students to stay engaged and focused.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Organization

Education

Experience in a school setting

Job description

• Cover Supervisor
• Full-time
• Secondary School
• Uxbridge
• Start Date: ASAP

A large, mixed secondary academy in Uxbridge are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and confident Cover Supervisor to join their school on a full-time basis for the summer term.

The Role

This is a vital role within the school, providing classroom supervision in the absence of teaching staff and supporting students to remain focused and engaged in their learning.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and instructions to classes during teacher absence
• Maintain a purposeful and safe learning environment for all students
• Provide support and encouragement to help students stay on task
• Uphold school policies and manage classroom behaviour positively and effectively
• Be flexible and responsive to the needs of the school day, including covering lessons at short notice

The school is looking for someone who:

• Has a clear, confident, and engaging communication style
• Demonstrates strong, positive classroom management skills
• Is organised, adaptable, and able to work independently
• Is committed to supporting students in their learning and development

Previous experience in a school setting or with young people is desirable, but not essential.

The School

This mixed secondary academy is a vibrant and ambitious school based in Uxbridge and rated good with outstanding features by Ofsted. The leadership team has created an environment where every student can thrive, and the entire staff team shares a passion for excellence and works tirelessly to ensure high standards in all aspects of school life. Pupils in the school are encouraged and supported to pursue their aspirations alongside a solid and well-thought-out core curriculum focused on knowledge and success. The school is popular with local families and consistently achieves good results. Staff enjoy the positive work environment and benefit from regular training and development opportunities.

This Cover Supervisor role is ideal for individuals considering a future career in teaching or for anyone passionate about education and looking to make a real difference in a vibrant school environment. Please apply with an up-to-date CV.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.