School Cover Supervisor: Calm Classrooms & Student Support

Prospero Teaching; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor to manage classrooms during teacher absences in South Dorset Secondary Schools. This long-term, temporary position requires strong communication skills, behavior management abilities, and the right to work in the UK. Responsibilities include providing support for pre-prepared work, monitoring student progress, and ensuring a disciplined environment. Benefits include free professional development courses. Minimum pay rate is £100 per day.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide two professional child-related references covering the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across various subjects in the absence of teaching staff.
• Provide students with instructions and support for work set by absent teachers.
• Uphold the school's behavior policy to promote respect and discipline.
• Monitor and support students' progress to ensure they understand tasks.
• Assist with recording attendance and distributing resources.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage classroom behavior effectively

Adaptability and confidence to cover a variety of subjects

Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently

Empathy and understanding when working with students

Job description

A reputable education recruitment agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor to manage classrooms during teacher absences in South Dorset Secondary Schools. This long-term, temporary position requires strong communication skills, behavior management abilities, and the right to work in the UK. Responsibilities include providing support for pre-prepared work, monitoring student progress, and ensuring a disciplined environment. Benefits include free professional development courses. Minimum pay rate is £100 per day.