Long-Term Cover Supervisor | Full-Time, Secondary School

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Long-term assignment

DBS check

Safeguarding compliance

Job summary

Educato Limited's partner secondary school in Middleton is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to lead classes across the secondary age range on a full-time, long-term basis. You will deliver pre-prepared work, manage behaviour, support pupils, and maintain continuity of learning in the absence of the regular teacher.

Hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm. The role offers a competitive daily rate and long-term assignment through the academic year, with DBS checks and safeguarding compliance a requirement

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience guiding classroom activities or groups of pupils.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish clear boundaries and build positive relationships.
• Organised, reliable, and adaptable to different subjects and year groups.
• Understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Children/Young people experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Boundary setting

Organised

Independent working

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Relevant education/childcare/teaching support qualification

Job description

Educato Limited's partner secondary school in Middleton is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to lead classes across the secondary age range on a full-time, long-term basis. You will deliver pre-prepared work, manage behaviour, support pupils, and maintain continuity of learning in the absence of the regular teacher.

Hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm. The role offers a competitive daily rate and long-term assignment through the academic year, with DBS checks and safeguarding compliance a requirement