Dynamic Cover Supervisor - Inspire, Lead, Support Learning

St Helena School; Colchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Perkbox access

Blue Light Card

Job summary

St Helena School in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our team. You will lead classroom learning using prepared plans, maintain a positive environment, and support students with general queries. Full training will be provided; QTS is not required.

Start ASAP following pre-employment checks; 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days). This is a permanent, part-time role offering strong CPD and benefits.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade A–C or equivalent.
• Ability to establish rapport and respectful relationships with young people.
• Experience with school policies on inclusion, safeguarding and physical contact with students.
• Ability to support inclusion of pupils with emotional/behavioural difficulties in a mainstream setting.
• Ability to demonstrate effective implementation of the school’s behaviour management policy.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Supervise pupils engaged in learning activities.
• Act as a role model and set high expectations of conduct and behaviour.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
• Keep pupils on task and respond to general queries.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Communication skills

Organisation

Behaviour management

Education

No degree required

Job description

St Helena School in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our team. You will lead classroom learning using prepared plans, maintain a positive environment, and support students with general queries. Full training will be provided; QTS is not required.

Start ASAP following pre-employment checks; 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days). This is a permanent, part-time role offering strong CPD and benefits.