Dynamic Cover Supervisor & Student Success Lead

onlyFE; Telford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

onlyFE is seeking a committed Cover Supervisor to support teaching and learning across the college. The role involves delivering lessons in the absence of lecturing staff, with planning, marking, attendance tracking, and safeguarding responsibilities.

It is a fixed-term contract until 31 July 2027, with a 38-week year, offering continuity and development within a supportive college environment. You will work with Maths and English teams to plan interventions for struggling learners and

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in maths and English (or willingness to attain with college support).
• Teaching qualification or commitment to achieve DET (Desirable).
• Experience working with young people or adults in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff across a range of curriculum areas.
• Prepare and plan lessons when cover materials are not available, ensuring content aligns with curriculum aims.
• Maintain high standards of classroom management and learner engagement.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet learner needs and support differentiated delivery.
• Mark learner work and provide constructive feedback in line with college and awarding-body expectations.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and behaviour during cover sessions.
• Ensure a positive, respectful learning environment that promotes professional conduct and safeguarding.
• Monitor learner attendance and punctuality, taking prompt action on absences and concerns.
• Conduct 1:1 and group progress reviews with learners, supporting target setting and achievement.
• Track learner progress and liaise with curriculum and support teams to address barriers.
• Maintain communication with parents/guardians, as required.
• Support learners’ pastoral needs, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Assist with induction, enrolment, progression events, and wider college initiatives.
• Assist the Maths and English managers to plan and provide interventions to small groups or individual learners to support their academic progress

Skills

Experience with learners

Classroom management

Lesson delivery

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Marking/assessing

Safeguarding

Health & safety awareness

Education

Level 2 maths & English

Teaching qualification desirable

Job description

onlyFE is seeking a committed Cover Supervisor to support teaching and learning across the college. The role involves delivering lessons in the absence of lecturing staff, with planning, marking, attendance tracking, and safeguarding responsibilities.

It is a fixed-term contract until 31 July 2027, with a 38-week year, offering continuity and development within a supportive college environment. You will work with Maths and English teams to plan interventions for struggling learners and