KS3/4 SEMH Cover Supervisor - Wigan

justteachers; Wigan; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to join a specialist SEMH provision in Wigan on a short-term maternity cover basis.

Immediate start available to supervise and support students across KS3 and KS4, delivering pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher. The role requires a calm, patient, and consistent approach to managing behaviours and maintaining a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans across KS3 and KS4.
• Support students with social, emotional and mental health needs to engage with learning.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students and staff.
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.
• Monitor and record student progress, behaviour and engagement.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and pastoral teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans across KS3 and KS4.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively using positive behaviour management strategies.
• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs to engage with learning.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students, encouraging attendance, participation, and achievement.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and engagement.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and pastoral teams.
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Student engagement

Communication with staff

Job description

About the role:

We are currently seeking a confident, resilient, and dedicated Cover Supervisor to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) provision in Wigan on a short-term maternity cover basis. This role is available for an immediate start and offers an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people who require additional support to engage in education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and supporting students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, delivering pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher, and helping to maintain a positive and structured learning environment. The students attending the provision present with a range of SEMH needs and may display behaviours that challenge, meaning a calm, patient, and consistent approach is essential.

This is a rewarding role for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally. You will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and senior leaders to ensure students remain engaged, motivated, and supported throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans across a range of subjects to KS3 and KS4 students.


• Manage classroom behaviour effectively using positive behaviour management strategies.


• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs to engage with learning.


• Build positive and professional relationships with students, encouraging attendance, participation, and achievement.


• Maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.


• Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and engagement.


• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and pastoral teams.


• Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

Pre-requisites:

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans across a range of subjects to KS3 and KS4 students.


• Manage classroom behaviour effectively using positive behaviour management strategies.


• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs to engage with learning.


• Build positive and professional relationships with students, encouraging attendance, participation, and achievement.


• Maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.


• Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and engagement.


• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and pastoral teams.


• Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.