Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Walsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming secondary school in Walsall. You will supervise classes across Key Stages 3 and 4 when teachers are unavailable, ensuring students stay engaged and complete work.

The ideal candidate is reliable, well-organised and an effective communicator who can maintain calm behaviour and support learners. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a positive learning environment and school day.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising secondary school students.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Able to maintain calm, consistent behaviour in challenging settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Delivering pre-prepared lessons and ensuring students complete work.
• Maintaining a calm, positive and purposeful classroom environment.
• Managing behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
• Supporting students with their learning where appropriate.
• Providing feedback to teaching staff regarding lesson progress and student behaviour.
• Responding appropriately to any issues or concerns during lessons.
• Contributing to the smooth and effective running of the school day.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Behaviour management

Organisational skills

Student support

Job description

Are you passionate about education and looking for an exciting opportunity to support young people in a secondary school environment?We are currently seeking a confident, reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming secondary school in Walsall. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is committed to creating a positive and productive learning environment.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes across a range of subjects and year groups when their usual teacher is unavailable. You will ensure students remain engaged, focused and well behaved while completing work provided by teaching staff.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising classes across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Delivering pre-prepared lessons and ensuring students complete the work provided.
• Maintaining a calm, positive and purposeful classroom environment.
• Managing behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
• Supporting students with their learning where appropriate.
• Providing feedback to teaching staff regarding lesson progress and student behaviour.
• Responding appropriately to any issues or concerns during lessons.
• Contributing to the smooth and effective running of the school day.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• Confident working with secondary-age students.
• Reliable, organised and professional.
• Calm and consistent when managing classroom behaviour.
• An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic about supporting young people and their education.