School jobs in United Kingdom

We are seeking reliable, proactive, and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join our team. The Cover Supervisor will be responsible for managing classrooms during teacher absences, ensuring students remain on task with pre-set activities, and maintaining a positive learning environment. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about education and looking to make a meaningful contribution to students' academic progress.

• Classroom Management: Supervise classes across various subjects in the absence of teaching staff, ensuring a calm and focused atmosphere.
• Deliver Pre-Prepared Work: Provide students with instructions and support for work set by absent teachers, addressing questions and encouraging engagement.
• Behavior Management: Uphold the schools behavior policy, promoting respect, discipline, and a safe learning environment.
• Student Support: Monitor and support students progress, ensuring they understand tasks and stay on track.
• Administrative Duties: Assist with tasks such as recording attendance, distributing resources, and reporting incidents to relevant staff.
• Professional Development: Participate in training sessions, staff meetings, and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

• 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 of different abilities and backgrounds.

• Location: Dorset Secondary Schools
• Position: Cover Supervisor
• Type of work: Long Term Supply
• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: until end of the academic year
• Contract type: Temporary
• Hours: 8:20 am - 3:15 pm
• Minimum rate of pay: GBP 100 per day

• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the last year

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.