Cover Supervisor: Engaging Classroom Leader

Wmjobs; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Wmjobs is seeking a committed Cover Supervisor to support teaching and learning across the college. You will deliver planned lessons in the absence of lecturers and prepare materials where needed, while also supporting attendance, engagement, and learner progress.

You will contribute to safeguarding and promote wellbeing, working with teaching and support teams to help learners succeed. The role is 38 weeks per year and involves a range of curriculum support duties.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification (GCSE A*-C) in maths and English or equivalent, or willingness to attain.
• Teaching qualification e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, or commitment to Diploma in Education and Training (DET) (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons in absence of lecturing staff across curriculum areas.
• Prepare and plan lessons when cover materials are unavailable.
• Maintain high standards of classroom management and learner engagement.
• Adapt teaching to meet learner needs and support differentiation.
• Mark learner work with constructive feedback.
• Maintain records of attendance, progress and behaviour during sessions.
• Ensure a positive learning environment and safeguarding.
• Monitor attendance and punctuality; address absences.
• Conduct 1:1 and group progress reviews with learners.
• Track progress and liaise with teams to address barriers.
• Communicate with parents/guardians as required.
• Support learners' pastoral needs and personal development.
• Assist with induction, enrolment, progression events, and wider college initiatives.
• Assist Maths and English managers to plan interventions for small groups or individuals.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson delivery

Differentiated instruction

Assessment & feedback

Pastoral support

Safeguarding

Communication

Attendance & progression tracking

Induction & enrolment support

Education

Level 2 maths & English

Teaching qualification desirable

Job description

Wmjobs is seeking a committed Cover Supervisor to support teaching and learning across the college. You will deliver planned lessons in the absence of lecturers and prepare materials where needed, while also supporting attendance, engagement, and learner progress.

You will contribute to safeguarding and promote wellbeing, working with teaching and support teams to help learners succeed. The role is 38 weeks per year and involves a range of curriculum support duties.