Secondary Cover Supervisor

senploy; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational provider in Cardiff is seeking a Classroom Supervisor to oversee students during teacher absences. Responsibilities include delivering lesson plans, managing classroom behaviour, and supporting student learning. Candidates should hold GCSEs in English and Maths, have experience working with young people, and possess strong interpersonal skills. This role is ideal for those considering a career in education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in various roles (youth work, tutoring, coaching).
• Flexible, reliable, and confident in a school environment.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the classroom during teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-set lesson plans and ensure students remain on task.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Respond to any questions from students regarding the provided material.
• Support students with learning where appropriate.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively

Education

Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

A degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities
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Supervise students in the classroom during teacher absences.


Supervise students in the classroom during teacher absences.
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Deliver pre-set lesson plans and ensure students remain on task.


Deliver pre-set lesson plans and ensure students remain on task.
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Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.


Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
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Respond to any questions from students regarding the provided material.


Respond to any questions from students regarding the provided material.
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Collect and return completed work to the appropriate teacher.


Collect and return completed work to the appropriate teacher.
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Report any issues, incidents, or concerns to the relevant school staff.


Report any issues, incidents, or concerns to the relevant school staff.
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Support students with learning where appropriate.


Support students with learning where appropriate.

Person Specification

Essential:
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Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.


Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
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Experience working with young people (youth work, tutoring, coaching).


Experience working with young people (youth work, tutoring, coaching).
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.


Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
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Flexible, reliable, and confident in a school environment.


Flexible, reliable, and confident in a school environment.

Desirable:
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A degree or equivalent qualification.


A degree or equivalent qualification.
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Experience working in a school or educational setting.


Experience working in a school or educational setting.
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Interest in pursuing a career in teaching or education.


Interest in pursuing a career in teaching or education.
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Understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection.


Understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection.