Cover Supervisor

TeacherActive; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education staffing agency is seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor for a supportive secondary school in the South Hams area starting in September. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to gain valuable experience in education, with responsibilities including supervising students, managing classroom behaviour, and providing feedback to teaching staff. Candidates should have experience with young people and be adaptable. The position requires a commitment to maintaining a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during the short-term absence of teaching staff.
• Ensure students remain on task with pre-set work.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: South Hams
Start Date: September
Contract Type: Fixed-Term / Contract
Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience

Are you confident, organised, and passionate about supporting young people in the classroom? We are currently seeking a reliable and adaptable Cover Supervisor to work in a supportive secondary school in the South Hams area from September, on a contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable experience in education, whether you're a graduate exploring a career in teaching or an experienced cover supervisor looking for a new challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise students during the short-term absence of teaching staff.

• Ensure students remain on task with pre-set work.

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.

• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student engagement and behaviour.

• Support the wider school community when required.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with young people, ideally in a school setting.

• Be confident managing groups of students independently.

• Be adaptable, proactive, and able to think on your feet.

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Be committed to maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and all required safeguarding checks.

This is a great opportunity to build experience in the classroom and make a meaningful impact in a well-regarded school.

How to Apply:
To apply or find out more, please contact Holly Larkins at TeacherActive on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.