Cover Supervisors

Senploy; Ipswich, Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Exclusive discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Step Teachers in Ipswich is seeking Cover Supervisors for flexible supply roles across local secondary schools, starting ASAP. You will supervise classes during teacher absences and deliver pre-prepared lesson plans, helping pupils stay on task and engaged.

You'll work across diverse settings with strong safeguarding, DBS check required or willing to obtain one; weekly PAYE pay and access to exclusive deals and wellbeing support through our pay portal.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong classroom management and adaptability.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans across a range of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils' learning and engagement during cover lessons.
• Follow school policies and procedures effectively.
• Communicate professionally with staff and pupils.
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress and behaviour.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Communication

Organisational skills

Engagement

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Cover Supervisors - Flexible supply roles in Ipswich and surrounding areas, starting ASAP

These flexible opportunities are ideal for Cover Supervisors who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different secondary school settings. You will supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring pupils remain on task and engaged with their learning.

Duties as Cover Supervisor:

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans across a range of subjects
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils' learning and engagement during cover lessons
• Follow school policies and procedures effectively
• Communicate professionally with staff and pupils
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress and behaviour
• Previous experience working with young people in an educational setting
• Strong classroom management skills and adaptability
• Ability to engage pupils and maintain a positive learning atmosphere
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE's statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE - that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.