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Educato Limited; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive daily rate of £130

Long-term work until academic year end

Job summary

Educato Limited is recruiting a Cover Supervisor for a full-time, long-term position at a Middleton secondary school. You will supervise classes across the secondary age range, deliver prepared materials, and support pupils while following lesson plans and school policies.

The role focuses on maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment and ensuring learning continues in the absence of the regular teacher.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Confident, calm and professional approach to behaviour management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure pupils understand the tasks set.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Take registers and ensure pupils are accounted for during lessons.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, heads of department and other support staff.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain professional standards of confidentiality and pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Behaviour management

Pupil support

Classroom supervision

Interpersonal skills

Job description

A warm and supportive secondary school in Middleton is seeking a confident, reliable, and dedicated Cover Supervisor to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and enjoys supporting pupils, maintaining positive behaviour, and ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher., You will supervise classes across the secondary age range, ensuring pupils remain on task and complete the work set by their absent teachers. You will help maintain a positive learning environment, manage classroom behaviour, and support pupils with their learning while following lesson plans and school policies.,

• Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure pupils understand the tasks set.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged, focused, and on task throughout lessons.
• Follow school policies and procedures consistently.
• Provide appropriate support to pupils who require help understanding their work.
• Maintain classroom discipline and establish clear boundaries.
• Report any behavioural concerns or incidents to the appropriate member of staff.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, heads of department, and other support staff.
• Take registers and ensure pupils are accounted for during lessons.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain professional standards of confidentiality and pupil wellbeing., This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term Cover Supervisor role in a supportive Middleton secondary school, where you can make a genuine difference to pupils' learning, confidence, and educational development.

What We Offer

• Free access to CPD and safeguarding training.
• Dedicated consultant and ongoing support.
• Competitive daily rate of £130.
• Long-term work until the end of the academic year.

Compliance and Safeguarding

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (child workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience managing groups of pupils or leading classroom activities.
• A confident, calm, and professional approach to behaviour management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to establish clear boundaries and build positive relationships with pupils.
• Organised, reliable, and capable of adapting to different subjects and year groups.
• Confident working independently and using initiative.
• Understanding of safeguarding and the importance of pupil wellbeing.
• Has the right to work in the UK and is available full-time.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant.
• Experience working within a secondary school setting.
• A relevant education, childcare, or teaching support qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and classroom supervision.