Cover Supervisors

Tradewind Recruitment; Armthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated consultant

Training opportunities

Job summary

Tradewind Education in Doncaster is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to support a range of secondary partnership schools. You will supervise classes, deliver pre-prepared work and help keep learners engaged when teachers are absent.

This role offers flexible day-to-day supply, short-term placements or longer assignments across Doncaster and surrounding areas, with a dedicated Tradewind consultant providing support.

Qualifications

• Confident and comfortable working with secondary-aged students.
• Able to manage classroom behaviour calmly and effectively.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Enthusiastic about supporting young people and their education.
• Able to communicate clearly with students and staff.
• Adaptable and confident working in different school environments.
• Able to follow lesson plans and school procedures effectively.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Ideally experienced in a school, education or youth setting, although applications from candidates with relevant transferable experience are welcome.
• A degree or relevant qualification is desirable but not essential, depending on the role and school requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervising students in the absence of their usual classroom teacher.
• Delivering and explaining pre-prepared lesson materials and activities.
• Ensuring students remain on task and engaged with their learning.
• Maintaining a positive, safe and productive classroom environment.
• Managing behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policies and expectations.
• Taking attendance and reporting any issues or concerns to the appropriate member of staff.
• Providing appropriate support to students where required.
• Ensuring classroom resources and equipment are used appropriately.
• Following school policies and procedures at all times.
• Building positive and professional relationships with students and school staff.
• Providing feedback to the relevant teacher or department where appropriate.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

Adaptability

Student engagement

Education

Degree or relevant qualification desirable

Job description

Cover Supervisors

Doncaster & Surrounding Areas Flexible Supply Opportunities

Tradewind Education is looking for enthusiastic, reliable and confident Cover Supervisors to join our growing pool of supply staff, supporting a range of secondary partnership schools across Doncaster and the surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking for flexible work, whether you are seeking day-to-day supply, short-term assignments or longer-term placements.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play an important role in maintaining continuity of learning when teachers are absent. You will supervise classes, deliver pre-prepared work and ensure students remain engaged, focused and well behaved throughout the lesson.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor working through Tradewind Education, you may be offered:

• Day-to-day supply assignments to fit around your availability.
• Short-term placements across a range of secondary schools.
• Long-term assignments providing greater consistency and continuity.
• Opportunities to work across Doncaster and the surrounding areas.
• Experience working within a variety of secondary school environments.
• Support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant throughout your assignments.

Key Responsibilities

As a Cover Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising students in the absence of their usual classroom teacher.
• Delivering and explaining pre-prepared lesson materials and activities.
• Ensuring students remain on task and engaged with their learning.
• Maintaining a positive, safe and productive classroom environment.
• Managing behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policies and expectations.
• Taking attendance and reporting any issues or concerns to the appropriate member of staff.
• Providing appropriate support to students where required.
• Ensuring classroom resources and equipment are used appropriately.
• Following school policies and procedures at all times.
• Building positive and professional relationships with students and school staff.
• Providing feedback to the relevant teacher or department where appropriate.

Requirements

We are looking for Cover Supervisors who are:

• Confident and comfortable working with secondary-aged students.
• Able to manage classroom behaviour calmly and effectively.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Enthusiastic about supporting young people and their education.
• Able to communicate clearly with students and staff.
• Adaptable and confident working in different school environments.
• Able to follow lesson plans and school procedures effectively.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Ideally experienced in a school, education or youth setting, although applications from candidates with relevant transferable experience are welcome.
• A degree or relevant qualification is desirable but not essential, depending on the role and school requirements.

Why Work With Tradewind Education?

By joining our supply pool, you can benefit from:

• Flexible work tailored around your availability.
• Access to a wide range of secondary schools and assignments.
• Opportunities for both short- and long-term work.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience across different school settings.
• A straightforward and supportive recruitment process.