Cover Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Winsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of its employees and students. As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality educational cover, ensuring that students remain engaged and focused. This position is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young learners with complex needs. With a commitment to a 4-Day Working Week trial, you will enjoy a better work-life balance while contributing to a holistic educational approach. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that values innovation and personal growth.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Christmas Gift Vouchers

Team Building Days

Qualifications

• Experience in managing classroom environments and delivering lessons.
• Ability to handle challenging behaviours effectively.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes and manage student behaviour.
• Prepare classrooms and ensure lesson objectives are met.

Skills

Classroom Management

Teaching Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Education

Teaching Qualification

Degree in Education or Related Field

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Salary: Up to £25,000.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to join our close-knit team at Underley Garden School, part of Options Autism.

About the role

The main objective of the Cover Supervisor is to provide high-quality teaching and learning cover across the school. Responsibilities include leading whole classes, managing challenging behaviours, and ensuring all pupils stay focused and meet their lesson objectives. This role is crucial for maintaining consistency and continuity of education, especially when teachers are absent or engaged in other activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cover timetabled classes throughout the week and cover general absences.
2. Deliver high-quality lessons and handle challenging behaviour when necessary.
3. Ensure all students are focused and on track to meet lesson objectives.
4. Prepare classrooms for lessons.

Additionally, staff contributions include:

• Developing and implementing policies for pupils' personal and social development, including pastoral care and guidance.
• Effective induction of pupils through baseline assessments.
• Promoting standards of conduct and discipline, encouraging good behaviour.

About Us

Underley Garden School caters to pupils aged 5-19 with complex needs related to autism and learning disabilities, including communication, sensory, and behavioural challenges. We adopt a holistic, person-centred approach, aiming to help pupils achieve their highest potential through education, care, and therapy tailored to individual needs.

Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, on the edge of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, within a commutable distance from Lancaster, Cumbria, and surrounding areas.

Options Autism has provided care and education for over 16 years, and as part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes. In 2024, we were recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Options Autism?

We prioritize your health and wellbeing, offering an exceptional rewards package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Access to mental health support and physical health checks

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to customize your benefits, including:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

Additional Benefits

• Christmas Gift Vouchers
• BUPA Wellbeing Health Expenses, Employee Assistance Programme, and Healthline
• Team Building Days

Every day, your work will make a positive difference in the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils; all applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.