Cover Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Whitby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an entry level Cover Supervisor to join our team. You will provide cover for short term absences, deliver tasks as set by teachers, manage the classroom, and promote positive student behaviour.

You will supervise students, assist in small groups, and support administrative systems within the school. Childcare or learning support qualifications are desirable but not essential, making this a great entry route.

Qualifications

• Childcare or supporting learning qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• GCSE Maths & English at grade C / grade 4 as a minimum.
• Committed to supporting students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective communicator both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Understanding of the educational system and current developments.
• Experience within a school environment assisting pupils is not essential but may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for short term absences, delivering tasks as set by the classroom teacher.
• Supervise students and assist in targeted work with small groups.
• Undertake administrative support for the academic and pastoral systems of the school.
• Develop positive and motivational relationships with students to support achievement.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Effective communicator

Excellent organisational and admin

Committed to supporting students

Understanding of educational system

Education

GCSE Maths & English (grade C/4)

Childcare or supporting learning qualifications desirable

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you considering a career working with young people? This entry level role is ideal for you!

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our team.

What is a Cover Supervisor? You will provide cover for short term absences, delivering tasks to students as set out by the classroom teacher, managing classroom organisation, and encouraging positive student behaviour and motivation.

As well as covering lessons, you will supervise students, assist in targeted work with small groups of students, and undertake administrative support for the academic and pastoral systems of the school. You will develop positive and motivational relationships with students which support the raising of achievement.

The role is wonderfully varied, you will be able to develop administrative skills as well as educational support skills.

Childcare or supporting learning qualifications are desirable but not essential, making this an ideal opportunity for candidates who wish to transition from an administration role into a teaching assistant career.

What you will need to succeed:

• Childcare or supporting learning qualifications are desirable but not essential
• GCSE Maths & English at grade C / grade 4 as a minimum
• Committed to supporting students
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective communicator both orally and in writing
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Understanding of the educational system and current developments
• Experience within a school environment assisting pupils is not essential but may be preferred.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive, collaborative team who openly share ideas and best practice
• A school community that prides itself on engagement, generosity, dignity and inspiration
• Access to Mental health and Wellbeing support services
• Opportunities for CPD and career progression

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.