Cover Supervisor in Wakefield)

Academics; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking cover supervisors in Wakefield to manage pre-planned lessons during teacher absences. Responsibilities involve creating a positive learning environment, supervising student behaviour, and following safeguarding policies. Ideal candidates should be flexible, possess excellent communication skills, and hold a university degree. The role offers weekly pay via PAYE and additional free courses, making it an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers and recent graduates looking to gain classroom experience.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free safeguarding courses

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with a passion for making an impact on students' lives.
• Flexibility to cover multiple subjects and to correspond with any last-minute requirements.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Creating a positive learning environment for the students.
• Supervising students’ behaviour following the school's policy.
• Displaying subject knowledge for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Following the school's safeguarding policies.

Skills

Flexibility

Excellent communication skills

Education

University degree

Job description

Academics are currently looking for cover supervisors to work in schools within the Wakefield area. Cover supervisors play a vital role within schools and are required to carry out pre-planned lessons for teacher absences. The role of a cover supervisor is a great step for those who are aspiring to be teachers as well as recent graduates who are looking to gain classroom experience.

Your main responsibilities as a cover supervisor will involve the following:

• Creating a positive learning environment for the students and helping them develop with their academic studies
• Supervising students’ behaviour and referring to the school's behaviour management policy if required
• Displaying subject knowledge to students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Following the schools safeguarding policies, ensuring a safe environment for the students

Qualities and attributes we are looking for as a cover supervisor:

• Flexibility to cover multiple subjects and to correspond with any last-minute requirements
• Excellent communication skills with a passion for making an impact on students’ lives
• Previous experience preferred, but not essential
• A university degree
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willing to apply to one

Why work for Academics as a cover supervisor and what are the benefits?

As an established recruitment company of 22 branches across the UK with highly experienced consultants and proven success in the market, we are dedicated to delivering continuity in the classroom and helping passionate individuals gain valuable experience to help make the next step in their career. We also provide weekly pay through PAYE, along with additional courses such as safeguarding that are free of charge.

If the role of a cover supervisor sounds like the perfect next step in your career, please apply today and I will be in touch!