COVER SUPERVISOR AND ADMINISTRATOR

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

Job summary

A local educational institution in Slough is looking for a Cover Supervisor to oversee lesson cover and manage administrative tasks. Responsibilities include preparing the daily roster, covering lessons for absent teachers, and ensuring students are supported in their learning. Applicants should have cover supervision and administrative experience. This role plays a vital part in maintaining an effective learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cover supervision and administration.
• Ability to handle classroom situations and manage pupils' behavior.
• Familiarity with educational systems like SIMS and Bromcom.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily cover rota for lessons.
• Manage staff absence records and coordinate room changes.
• Cover classes as assigned and ensure students understand their tasks.
• Maintain discipline and create a safe learning environment.

Skills

Cover supervision experience

Administrative skills

Ability to manage classroom behavior

Communication skills

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!