Cover Supervisor. Job in Sefton Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Sefton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is looking for a Cover Supervisor to work in a secondary school in Formby starting September 2025. The successful candidate will ensure students stay on task, supervise pre-set work, and assist with student questions while maintaining classroom order. Ideal applicants will have excellent behaviour management skills and a Teaching Assistant qualification. The position is temporary and hours are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with young people is preferred.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive learning environment and ensure students stay on task.
• Supervise students as they complete work left by the teacher.
• Assist students with questions or difficulties they might have.
• Enforce school policies regarding student behaviour.
• Document attendance and noteworthy incidents during class.

Skills

Excellent behaviour management

Supportive attitude towards students

Confidence in Mathematics

Confidence in English

Ability to assist students

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or higher/equivalent

Job description

Prospero Teaching are looking to recruit an excellent Cover Supervisor to work within a fantastic secondary school in the Formby area starting September 2025! The strongest applicant will have confidence in Mathematics, English and a subject of their choice whilst also working well with children. Your role would be to ensure that learning continues smoothly using pre-prepared materials from the teacher. It is essential to maintain classroom order and support students' progress.

Cover Supervisor

• Location - Formby, L37
• Type of work - Temporary
• Start date - September 2025
• Pay: Paid to Scale
• Hours - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Classroom Management: Maintaining a positive learning environment and ensuring that students stay on task.
• Delivering Pre-Set Work: Supervising students as they complete work left by the teacher. Ensure that the planned lessons are carried out.
• Supporting Students: Assisting students with any questions or difficulties they might have with the work, ensuring that everyone understands the tasks.
• Behaviour Management: Enforcing school policies regarding student behaviour and dealing with any issues that arise.
• Record Keeping: Documenting attendance and any noteworthy incidents during the class.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent behaviour management
• Teaching Assistant qualification or higher/equivalent (Desirable)
• Previous experience working with young people.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as some training is provided)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide two professional references.

If you are interested in the above role, please apply.