Cover Supervisor - West Cornwall. Job in Penzance Education & Training Jobs

LONG-TERM TEACHERS LIMITED; Penzance; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent education agency in Penzance is seeking a Cover Supervisor to supervise classes and manage student behaviour during teacher absences. This role is ideal for individuals interested in supporting education and gaining classroom experience, offering flexible schedules and opportunities for ongoing professional development. Experience with young people is preferred, but Qualified Teacher Status is not required.

Benefits

Flexible work opportunities

Ongoing support and professional development

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Statutory employment rights such as sick pay and holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people through schools, youth work, or tutoring.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills are essential.
• Ability to engage and motivate students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences.
• Manage classroom behaviour according to school policies.
• Build positive relationships with students.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Classroom management

Experience with young people

Flexible and proactive attitude

Ability to engage and motivate students

Job description

The Role

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain on task with pre-prepared work.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Build positive relationships with students, supporting their learning and wellbeing.
• Provide support across different subjects and year groups, offering variety and experience.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with young people (e.g. in schools, youth work, tutoring, or similar settings).
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• A flexible and proactive attitude.
• Ability to engage and motivate students.
• A genuine interest in supporting education.

What We Offer

• Flexible work to suit your schedule.
• Opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements.
• Ongoing support and professional development.
• The chance to gain valuable school-based experience - ideal if you're considering a career in teaching.

This role does not require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), though teaching experience is always beneficial.

If you're interested in joining our team as a Cover Supervisor in West Cornwall, please apply today - we'd love to hear from you.

Working with Long-term Teachers

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

Benefits and Support

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay