Cover Supervisor - Non Qualified School Supply

Prospero Teaching; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education agency is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to manage classrooms during teacher absences. The role involves ensuring students remain engaged with pre-set activities and providing support as needed. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive educational environment. This temporary position is based in Dorset and offers competitive pay with immediate start.

Qualifications

• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across various subjects in the absence of teaching staff.
• Provide students with instructions and support for work set by absent teachers.
• Uphold the schools behavior policy, promoting respect and discipline.
• Monitor and support students progress, ensuring understanding of tasks.
• Assist with tasks such as recording attendance and distributing resources.
• Participate in training sessions and development opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage classroom behavior effectively

Adaptability and confidence

Organizational skills

Empathy and understanding

Education

Relevant Experience or Qualifications

Job description

Overview

We are seeking reliable, proactive, and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join our team. The Cover Supervisor will be responsible for managing classrooms during teacher absences, ensuring students remain on task with pre-set activities, and maintaining a positive learning environment. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about education and looking to make a meaningful contribution to students' academic progress.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Management: Supervise classes across various subjects in the absence of teaching staff, ensuring a calm and focused atmosphere.
• Deliver Pre-Prepared Work: Provide students with instructions and support for work set by absent teachers, addressing questions and encouraging engagement.
• Behavior Management: Uphold the schools behavior policy, promoting respect, discipline, and a safe learning environment.
• Student Support: Monitor and support students progress, ensuring they understand tasks and stay on track.
• Administrative Duties: Assist with tasks such as recording attendance, distributing resources, and reporting incidents to relevant staff.
• Professional Development: Participate in training sessions, staff meetings, and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage classroom behavior effectively.
• Adaptability and confidence to cover a variety of subjects.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Empathy and understanding when working with students of different abilities and backgrounds.

Contract Details

• Location: Dorset Secondary Schools
• Position: Cover Supervisor
• Type of work: Long Term Supply
• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: until end of the academic year
• End date: Academic Year
• Contract type: Temporary
• Hours: 8:20 am - 3:15 pm
• Minimum rate of pay: GBP 100 per day

Training and Qualifications

• Relevant Experience or Qualifications
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

Be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching

• 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 child related references that cover the last 2 years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.