Trainee Cover Supervisor

Vision for Education - Kent; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Cover Supervisor in Kent. The role involves leading lessons and facilitating the learning of pupils in the absence of the class teacher. Ideal candidates will have a passion for education, strong leadership skills, and a willingness to learn. The position offers competitive pay, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work in various schools across Kent. Successful applicants will work in a supportive environment focused on safeguarding and development of young people.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and a passion for the progress of all pupils.
• Ability to manage classroom behavior and lead lessons confidently.
• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead lessons of approximately 30 pupils in the absence of the class teacher.
• Facilitate learning and manage classroom behavior.
• Record accurate registers and provide handover to the absent teacher.

Skills

Passion for education

Leadership

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Job description

Role: Trainee Cover Supervisor Location: Kent Salary: £440 - £600 per week

Are you passionate about making a difference in education? Are you a recent graduate or a teaching assistant looking to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Cover Supervisor to join our team and contribute to the success of Primary and SEN Schools in Ashford and the surrounding areas.

As a Trainee Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading lessons of approximately 30 pupils in the absence of the class teacher. The lesson will always be planned, and this will be provided in advance. It is your role as the Cover Supervisor to facilitate the class's learning, manage classroom behaviour, record accurate registers, and provide a handover to the absent teacher. Successful trainee Cover Supervisors are adaptable, flexible, motivated, confident, and organised, they have a passion for education and supporting young people.

You will have the opportunity to work in a number of schools across Kent.

Requirements

• Have a willingness to learn.
• A passion for the progress of all pupils, regardless of background or ability
• Be a natural leader and someone with confidence to lead a lesson in the absence of the class teacher.
• Hold, or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS, registered to the Update Service

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

What Vision for Education offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Kent team on (phone number removed).