COVER SUPERVISOR AND ADMINISTRATOR

Empowering Learning; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cover Supervisor to manage the daily cover rota and supervise lessons for absent teachers. The ideal candidate will have experience in classroom management and administrative duties. Responsibilities include preparing lesson coverage and maintaining pupil discipline. This role is essential for ensuring a supportive learning environment. Apply ASAP if you have relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cover Supervisor preferred.
• Ability to manage classroom dynamics effectively.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily cover rota and supervise lessons.
• Register staff absence and plan cover.
• Ensure high standards of discipline among pupils.

Skills

Cover Supervisor experience

Administrative duties

Classroom management

Job description

INDELSEC

Job Purpose

To prepare the daily cover rota for a school in Slough and cover lessons for absent teachers as required; to fulfil other related administrative duties as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor the daily cover rota for Senior School staff ensuring all lessons are properly supervised.
• Register staff absence using systems such as SIMS and Bromcom and plan cover in advance.
• Make room changes as necessary and use the daily bulletin to inform staff.
• Co‑ordinate the booking of rooms and liaise with other key staff on the ensuing room changes.
• Produce and display the daily cover requirements by email by 8.00 am and in advance so staff are clear about any cover required.
• Finalise cover for the day by 7.30 am and produce a list of absent staff by 8.00 am.
• Advise the Senior Deputy Head & Senior Tutor when longer‑term supply may be required.

Cover Supervisor

• Personally register and cover as many assigned classes as possible using the instructions provided by the class teacher and as advised by the Senior Tutor.
• Follow the set work as left by the teacher.
• Ensure pupils are clear about what they have to do in the lesson.
• Be aware of pupils with special educational needs, medical conditions, potential behavioural problems and those identified as gifted & talented.
• Have high expectations of the pupils’ behaviour, academic and social abilities.
• Maintain a high standard of discipline and thereby create an environment in which pupils feel safe, secure and confident.
• Collect all work done during the lesson, retaining it until it can be passed on to the class teacher via the agreed route upon their return.
• Report any problems with the set work to the relevant Head of Department.
• Have a good knowledge of any other statutory requirements related to the pupils’ education or welfare i.e. Every Child Matters.

If you have Cover Supervisor and Admin experience please apply ASAP!