Trainee Cover Supervisor

Vision for Education Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking enthusiastic Trainee School Cover Supervisors to support partner secondary schools in Blackburn and surrounding areas. The role offers pay of £17 - £25 per hour, immediate/flexible start, and no mandatory prior teaching experience.

You will supervise pupils, manage classes, and work from pre-set plans. The company provides a free bespoke training programme and ongoing support from an experienced team.

Qualifications

• No prior teaching experience required, transferable skills accepted.
• Passion for teaching and shaping young minds.
• Flexible to adapt to varying school needs and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the absence of a teacher.
• Ensure pupils remain on task with pre-set work.
• Cover classes across a range of secondary subjects.
• Record accurate registers and provide handover notes.
• Support learners and contribute to a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Flexible availability

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree educated or equivalent

Job description

Trainee School Cover Supervisor

Blackburn

Pay: £17 - £25 per hour (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

Start Date: Immediate/Flexible

Do you have a passion for teaching and shaping young minds? This could be the job for you!

Summary

Vision for Education are seeking enthusiastic Trainee School Cover Supervisors to join our successful supply teaching team and work within our partner secondary schools across Blackburn and the surrounding areas.

What is a Cover Supervisor?

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be expected to supervise pupils in the absence of a teacher, managing the class and ensuring that pupils remain on task with pre-set work.

You will cover classes across the full range of secondary school subjects, but don't worry, you are not expected to be a subject specialist in each area. Lessons will always be planned and provided in advance.

The key aspects of the Cover Supervisor role are:

• Facilitate the class's learning.
• Manage behaviour issues.
• Record accurate registers.
• Provide handover notes to the absent teacher.

This role provides a great opportunity to gain experience of working within a secondary school prior to applying for Initial Teacher Training. Although previous experience of working in a secondary school is desirable, it is not essential.

Training

Vision for Education has created a bespoke FREE OF CHARGE Cover Supervisor training programme designed to prepare you for working in schools.

Our training programme consists of online courses and a half-day, in-house training session, covering all aspects of the role, including what to expect day-to-day and potential next steps.

Following the session, our team will continue to support you once you begin working within schools, offering a variety of CPD courses and ongoing support from our experienced and friendly team.

Our FREE bespoke training package includes:

• Developing Safeguarding Knowledge
• Introduction to Managing Behaviour
• Lesson Structure & Classroom Routines
• Building Effective Relationships
• Effective Skills & Qualities
• Understanding Additional Needs

Requirements

Vision for Education are enthusiastic about appointing individuals with a passion for teaching and learning, alongside a genuine willingness to learn. No previous experience is required, just transferable skills from previous jobs and past experiences.

The desired Cover Supervisor will have:

• A passion for education, providing high-quality care and support to pupils.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Desirable to be degree educated or equivalent.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Confidence to be assertive but supportive.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexibility to work at short notice.

As a Cover Supervisor, these roles often arise at short notice. Individuals wishing to apply should ideally have availability to work from approximately 8:30am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday. However, the role is flexible to work around your availability and commitments.

By joining our successful supply teaching pool, we can offer shifts around your schedule, whether you are available for just one day or five days per week. We are here to help you!

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