Dynamic Secondary Cover Supervisor – Shape Learning Daily

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy is seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor to cover classes across all subject areas for ages 11–16. The role is ideal for graduates or teaching assistants looking to gain secondary school experience and progress in their careers.

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic school environment, demonstrate strong classroom management, and be able to work flexibly across curriculum areas.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cover Supervisor or in a similar secondary school role.
• Good communication skills and ability to engage with young people.
• Flexibility to supervise across various subject areas and age ranges.

Responsibilities

• Explain and supervise the work that has been set whilst covering for absent teachers
• Manage the behaviour of pupils and maintain a constructive working environment
• Respond to pupils' questions and deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to school's policies and procedures
• Collect completed work after the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher
• Report back using school's agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of pupils during lessons, and any issues arising
• Assist with the work of the pastoral support team when cover is not needed

Skills

Cover supervision

Communication skills

Engage with pupils

Job description

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy is seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor to cover classes across all subject areas for ages 11–16. The role is ideal for graduates or teaching assistants looking to gain secondary school experience and progress in their careers.

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic school environment, demonstrate strong classroom management, and be able to work flexibly across curriculum areas.