Dynamic Cover Supervisor | Class Lead (Rickmansworth)

Tradewind Recruitment; Chorleywood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday and pension schemes available

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor for a secondary school in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. You will supervise classes, follow prepared lesson plans, and support pupils in continuing their learning when teachers are absent.

The role suits someone with experience in education or youth work, capable of communicating with secondary-aged pupils and maintaining classroom order throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with pupils and staff.
• A calm, professional manner under pressure.
• Reliable and well organised to manage multiple groups.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Clear commitment to safeguarding pupils and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lessons and maintain engagement.
• Follow lesson plans and instructions provided by teachers.
• Maintain classroom routines and expectations throughout the day.
• Manage behaviour consistently and appropriately.
• Encourage pupils to complete assigned work and stay on task.
• Support a calm and orderly learning environment.
• Report incidents or concerns to appropriate staff.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral colleagues when needed.

Skills

Classroom management

Verbal and written communication

Professional demeanor

Reliability and organisation

Independent working

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor for a secondary school in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. You will supervise classes, follow prepared lesson plans, and support pupils in continuing their learning when teachers are absent.

The role suits someone with experience in education or youth work, capable of communicating with secondary-aged pupils and maintaining classroom order throughout the day.