Empowering Secondary Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching; Bushey Heath; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Bushey, Hertfordshire. This full-time position involves supervising lessons when teachers are absent, explaining the work, and helping pupils stay focused. A calm approach and clear communication are essential.

The role is based on-site at a mainstream secondary school near Watford. You will supervise classes, deliver set work, maintain a positive learning environment, and support pupils with SEND.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school, mentoring, coaching or youth-work setting.
• Confidence leading a classroom and building positive relationships.
• Strong organisation, reliability and communication skills.
• Availability for full-time work and an ASAP start.
• Experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant would be relevant.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across a range of secondary subjects.
• Deliver instructions for work set by the class teacher.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Support pupils with different learning needs, including SEND.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on behaviour and completed work.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Bushey, Hertfordshire. This full-time position involves supervising lessons when teachers are absent, explaining the work, and helping pupils stay focused. A calm approach and clear communication are essential.

The role is based on-site at a mainstream secondary school near Watford. You will supervise classes, deliver set work, maintain a positive learning environment, and support pupils with SEND.