Cover Supervisor Dunstable

Keep Education; Dunstable; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Keep Education is seeking confident Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools in Dunstable during short-term teacher absences. You will deliver pre-set plans, supervise classes and maintain focus on learning in a safe environment.

This role suits graduates or education professionals seeking classroom experience, offering valuable observership and safeguarding practice within local schools and a supportive education network.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people (e.g. schools, coaching, youth work)
• Previous classroom or cover supervision experience - advantageous
• Suitable for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced education professionals

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers
• Deliver pre-set lesson plans and ensure students remain on task
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies
• Provide support to students where necessary
• Report back to teaching staff on lesson progress and behaviour
• Ensure a safe and productive learning environment
• Follow all safeguarding procedures at all times

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Student engagement

Adaptability

Organisation

Professionalism

Safeguarding

Education

GCSEs (English & Maths)

Safeguarding training

Job description

Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers

Deliver pre-set lesson plans and ensure students remain on task

Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies

Provide support to students where necessary

Report back to teaching staff on lesson progress and behaviour

Ensure a safe and productive learning environment

Follow all safeguarding procedures at all times

Experience:

Experience working with young people (e.g. schools, coaching, youth work)

Previous classroom or cover supervision experience - advantageous

Suitable for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced education professionals

Skills:

Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

Confident communication and presence

Ability to engage and motivate students

Flexible and adaptable approach

Good organisational skills

Professional, reliable, and proactive attitude

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing

Educational requirements:

Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Safeguarding training (or willingness to undertake training)

Description

We are looking for confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools in Dunstable. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering a career in teaching or those with experience working with young people, looking to gain valuable classroom experience.