Cover Supervisor

Connex - Warrington; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools in the Wigan area. The role involves managing classrooms in a teacher's absence while ensuring students engage with their learning. Candidates should hold a degree, be confident, and have prior experience handling children or vulnerable adults. The position offers a flexible schedule during term time, ideal for those who enjoy working in an educational environment.

Qualifications

• Degree holder aged 21 or above.
• Prior experience with children/vulnerable adults.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Oversee classroom of 25-30 students in teacher's absence.
• Bridge the gap until the returning staff member.
• Conduct interviews and complete vetting processes.

Skills

Ability to manage large groups

Engaging and confident

Professional and reliable

Adaptability

Education

Degree or equivalent in any subject

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Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools (KS3/KS4)

Any Specialist Subject Welcome –Supporting Schools in Wigan

Start Date September

Connex Education are a well-established recruitment organisation who have been supporting schools across the North West for more than 20 years in their search for committed and outstanding employees.

We’re working with multiple schools in the Wigan areawho require and are in need of confident and outgoing Cover Supervisors who can cover whole classes in the absence of a teacher. The successful person will have responsibility of between 25 – 30 students in a classroom environment and will be expected to bridge the gap until the staff member returns as best as possible on a short term basis.

Skills required to be a Cover Supervisor in Wigan;

• A degree or equivalent in any subject holder and aged 21 or above
• Ideal if you drive as emergency bookings will come in on the same day
• Proven ability to effectively manage large groups of children
• Have some prior experience of working with children and/or vulnerable adults
• Have an understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures (training will be provided)
• Be an engaging and confident individual
• Professional, reliable and punctual
• Be adaptable
• Be available 8.15am – 3.30pm Monday through Friday for 3 or more days a week (term time only)

Successful candidates will be required to conduct an interview and complete a vetting process which includes an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS, if you do not have one, you can get one through Connex Education at the cost of £45.

If you’re able to support schools in the Wigan area this academic year as a Cover Supervisor, please apply or get in touch with our team to discuss this role more.