Cover Supervisor

Step Teachers; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join their vibrant team. This role involves supervising lessons during teacher absences, maintaining a positive learning environment, and supporting students. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and confidence in managing classroom behaviour. The position starts in September 2025.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping

Discounts on travel

Gym memberships

Well-being services

Referral bonus of £100

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the classroom during the absence of the regular teacher.
• Ensure students remain on task with the work set by the teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Classroom Management

Flexibility

Job description

We are looking to appoint confident, reliable, and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join a vibrant team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is considering a career in education.

Role Overview

Cover Supervisors play a vital role in a school by supervising lessons during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will be expected to deliver pre-prepared work to classes and maintain a positive learning environment. The position starts in September 2025.

Responsibilities:

1. Supervise students in the classroom during the absence of the regular teacher.
2. Ensure students remain on task with the work set by the teacher.
3. Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
4. Respond to questions from students and provide support where necessary.
5. Ensure the classroom is left tidy at the end of the lesson.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
3. Confidence and presence in front of a class.
4. A flexible and proactive approach to work.
5. Experience working with secondary-aged students (desirable but not essential).

Why Choose Step Teachers?

With over two decades of experience, our recruitment agency serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We have exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team is based in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, committed to supporting teachers. Discover rewarding opportunities through our trusted education recruitment services.

As an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, Step Teachers adheres to REC standards for safeguarding children. Candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations upon registration.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. You will also gain access to exclusive deals, including discounts on shopping, travel, gym memberships, and more. Our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services to support your overall health.

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