Cover Supervisor

New Directions Holdings Limited; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

New Directions Holdings Limited is looking for a Cover Supervisor to work supply in a secondary school in Wrexham. This role is ideal for those considering a teaching career or experienced Cover Supervisors looking to gain valuable experience.

The position encompasses supervising classes, maintaining classroom management, and providing support to teachers. Candidates should be confident and capable of applying the school’s behaviour management policy while assisting students effectively.

Qualifications

• Confident and adaptable personality.
• Experience working with young people.
• Understanding of classroom management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop curricular knowledge in line with school requirements.
• Apply the school’s behaviour management policy.
• Set homework and supervise the work of Teaching Assistants.
• Administer class tests if requested.
• Ensure students remain on task.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Communication

Job description

Are you confident, adaptable, and looking for a rewarding role in education? We are currently recruiting for a Cover Supervisor to work on a supply basis within a welcoming secondary school in Wrexham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals considering a career in teaching, experienced Cover Supervisors, graduates, or those with experience working with young people who are looking to gain valuable school-based experience.

Job Specification

Working as a Cover Supervisor can be a very rewarding but very demanding role. Schools may wish to employ staff for cover supervision but on occasions where they are not needed for cover, they might also be released to provide additional support to Teachers in classrooms, or to carry out administrative tasks.

Ideally, candidates will be required to:

• Develop curricular knowledge in line with the school requirements
• Apply the school’s behaviour management policy and report any difficulties to the class Teacher/senior leadership team
• Set homework in line with the classroom Teacher requirements
• Provide homework under the guidance of the class Teacher
• Administer class tests if requested
• Supervise the work of the Teaching Assistant, providing support if required
• Abide by and work towards all policies within the school, eg – behaviour management, health and safety, equal opportunities
• Carry out pre-prepared exercises in the short term absence of the class Teacher
• Ensure students remain on task through classroom management
• You will not be required to plan lessons, but will have the opportunity to lead the class
• Assisting students where required and ensuring lessons are delivered
• Collect completed work and pass to the class teacher.