Cover Supervisors

Step Teachers; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive well-being services

Job summary

A trusted education recruitment agency is seeking reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools around Stowmarket. This role involves supervising classes during teacher absences and maintaining a calm learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with young people and strong classroom management skills. Step Teachers offers competitive salary options based on experience, and perks include exclusive deals and well-being services. Apply to make a positive impact across schools today.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS check.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different school environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A degree or relevant qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-prepared work to students.
• Manage classroom behaviour according to school policies.
• Support pupils with queries about the work set.
• Report back on pupil progress to teaching staff.
• Uphold safeguarding and school procedures at all times.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to adapt quickly

Education

Degree or relevant qualification

Job description

Cover Supervisors – Full-time or Part-time, starting as soon as possible

We are seeking reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work across a variety of secondary schools in Stowmarket and the surrounding areas. These flexible opportunities are ideal for individuals who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings without the responsibility of full lesson planning.

Duties as Cover Supervisor

• Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring pupils remain on task
• Deliver pre-prepared work and maintain a calm learning environment
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Support pupils with queries about the work set
• Report back to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour
• Uphold safeguarding and school procedures at all times

Ideal Cover Supervisor

• Previous experience working with young people in an educational setting
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to different school environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A degree or relevant qualification is desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Why Step Teachers?

Step Teachers is a trusted education recruitment agency with a rich history of over two decades. We work across North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester, fostering exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier and members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), audited in Education.

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.

Salary and Benefits

Salary depends on experience and is paid weekly through PAYE, with no self-employed or umbrella companies. You gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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