Primary Cover Supervisor – Luton

Engage Partners Limited; Luton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWR pay scales

Free CPD sessions

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend voucher (£50)

Wellbeing support

Travel discounts

Retail offers

Job summary

Engage Partners Limited in Luton is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support primary schools on a supply basis. You can set weekly availability and choose part-time or full-time hours, helping cover planned and unplanned sickness.

Applicants must have a degree and some experience with young people. A valid enhanced DBS check is required to start, and you will need to adapt to varying classrooms and maintain positive pupil behaviour.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree.
• Some experience with young people is preferred.
• DBS check required before starting work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils and ensure completion of pre-planned work.
• Manage behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Assist pupils with questions and provide feedback on lessons.
• Follow the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Collect completed work and hand to the Head of Department.

Skills

Adaptability and flexibility

Classroom management

Communication

Patience and empathy

Professionalism and confidence

Organisation and reliability

Education

Degree required

Job description

Cover Supervisor Required for Primary Schools in Luton

At Engage, we’re working with schools in Luton to recruit daily Cover Supervisors who can support on a supply basis to cover planned and unplanned sickness. You can set your own availability each week, so we welcome applications from those available part-time or full-time.

About the role

You will be covering lessons across the school to either relieve classroom teachers for PPA time or for general sickness

• We do not require applicants to have experience as a cover supervisor, but they must have a degree
• Must have some experience with young people – open to supporting workers, youth workers, that sort of vibe
• Behaviour can be challenging at times as a supply, so you must be personable and able to adapt to different situations

Your Role as a Cover Supervisor

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll be supervising pupils to carry out pre-planned work when teaching staff are off work for a certain period (for example, sickness or paternity leave). The main job of a Cover Supervisor is to manage a classroom and behaviour while ensuring that pupils complete the work which has been set.

• Supervising the students and ensuring they complete set tasks
• Managing behaviour
• Assisting pupils when they have questions
• Following the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies
• Collecting the completed work and handing it to the Head of the Department
• Providing feedback on the lesson and pupils

What Makes a Great Cover Supervisor?

Successful Cover Supervisors bring a combination of enthusiasm, presence, and adaptability to their role. Key attributes include:

• Adaptability and flexibility: The ability to quickly adjust to new classrooms, subjects, and teaching styles is crucial.
• Classroom management:Excellent skills in managing student behavior and maintaining discipline to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Communication: The ability to convey instructions clearly, engage students, and communicate effectively with other staff.
• Patience and empathy: A compassionate nature to build rapport with students and support their needs, even when they are challenging.
• Professionalism and confidence: A calm, assertive, and professional presence to guide the class and handle any unexpected situations.
• Organisation and reliability: Being punctual and organized to manage tasks, keep lessons on track, and ensure a smooth transition between activities.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners