Primary Class Supervisor — Engaging, Safe Learning

Teaching Tomorrow; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Tomorrow in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated supervisor to oversee classes during short-term teacher absence. You will maintain a positive learning environment, manage behaviour, and support pupils aged 4–11 with pre-set work.

This role does not involve lesson planning but requires strong communication, flexibility and safeguarding awareness. You will work across year groups, complete registers, and contribute to school life through duty tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (school or similar setting).
• GCSEs including English and Maths.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions confidently.
• A flexible, reliable, and proactive approach.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee classes during teacher absence, ensuring that pupils follow the work set and remain focused on their learning.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour in accordance with the school's behaviour policy, creating a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom environment.
• Provide appropriate support to pupils by answering questions, clarifying instructions, and encouraging engagement with tasks.
• Complete registers accurately and promptly, reporting any absences, incidents, or concerns to relevant staff.
• Work flexibly across different year groups and subjects as required, adapting to the needs of the school.
• Uphold all safeguarding and child protection procedures, ensuring the wellbeing of pupils at all times, and contribute to the wider life of the school through duties such as break supervision, assemblies, and supporting transitions between activities.

Skills

Experience working with children

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Job description

Teaching Tomorrow in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated supervisor to oversee classes during short-term teacher absence. You will maintain a positive learning environment, manage behaviour, and support pupils aged 4–11 with pre-set work.

This role does not involve lesson planning but requires strong communication, flexibility and safeguarding awareness. You will work across year groups, complete registers, and contribute to school life through duty tasks.