SEN Cover Supervisor: Secondary Classroom Leader

Teaching Personnel; Oldham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

SEN training

Support from education recruitmentcon

Leadership development

Permanent employment potential

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a confident SEN Cover Supervisor to join a specialist secondary provision in Oldham this September. You will lead learning in the absence of teachers, manage pupil behaviour and support students with additional needs.

This long-term, full-time role offers professional development, collaboration with SENCOs and pastoral teams, and the opportunity to develop leadership skills in a supportive specialist environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a secondary school environment.
• Experience leading groups of young people independently.
• Confidence managing classroom behaviour and maintaining engagement.
• Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm, resilient and authoritative under pressure.
• A proactive and professional approach to education.
• A genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for students with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class learning in the absence of teaching staff
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a range of subject areas
• Establish clear expectations and maintain high standards of behaviour
• Adapt lesson delivery to meet the needs of students with SEN
• Promote engagement, participation and achievement throughout lessons
• Utilise effective behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
• Foster a positive, safe and purposeful learning environment
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Monitor student progress and provide detailed feedback following lessons
• Uphold safeguarding policies and professional standards at all times

Skills

Classroom management

Leadership

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or relevant educational qualification

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a confident SEN Cover Supervisor to join a specialist secondary provision in Oldham this September. You will lead learning in the absence of teachers, manage pupil behaviour and support students with additional needs.

This long-term, full-time role offers professional development, collaboration with SENCOs and pastoral teams, and the opportunity to develop leadership skills in a supportive specialist environment.