Cover Supervisor

Connex Education; Bourne (MA); On-site; USD 35,236 - 43,946; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free CPD

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Job summary

Connex Education are recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a successful secondary school in Bourne. This role involves delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects and ensuring learning continues when the class teacher is absent.

The ideal candidate will be organized, adaptable and capable of building positive relationships with pupils aged 11–18, with strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Degree OR GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above in both, or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with pupils and staff.
• The ability to build positive and respectful relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subject areas.
• Maintain a calm, purposeful classroom environment and manage behaviour.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff following each lesson.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive relationships

Adaptability

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Degree or GCSE English/Maths

Job description

Cover Supervisor
Location: Bourne
Pay: Up to £650 per week
Hours: Full Time and Part Time hours available

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

About The Role

Connex Education are recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a successful and well-established secondary school in Bourne. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-performing academic environment where pupils are motivated, respectful and eager to learn. As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subject areas, ensuring learning continues in the absence of the class teacher. You will create a calm and purposeful classroom environment, encourage pupils to remain focused on their learning, manage behaviour in line with the school’s high expectations and provide clear feedback to teaching staff following each lesson. The successful candidate will be organised, adaptable and confident leading classes of students aged 11–18. You will be able to build positive relationships with both pupils and staff, demonstrate excellent communication skills and be committed to maintaining the high standards expected throughout the school. This role would suit graduates considering a career in teaching, experienced Cover Supervisors or individuals with experience working with young people in an educational setting.

About the School

The school is a highly respected selective secondary school and sixth form, recognised for its consistently strong academic outcomes and commitment to developing well-rounded, ambitious young people. Alongside academic excellence, the school places significant emphasis on character development, leadership opportunities and participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities, creating an environment where pupils are encouraged to flourish both inside and outside the classroom. The school has a long-standing reputation for fostering high aspirations while maintaining a supportive and inclusive culture where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school offers excellent facilities, a thriving sixth form and on-site parking, with easy access from Bourne, Stamford, Spalding, Market Deeping and the surrounding Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire areas.

Person Specification

To be considered for this role, candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:

• Degree OR GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above in both, or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with pupils and staff.
• The ability to build positive and respectful relationships with pupils.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards supporting pupil progress and school life.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills to support learning and classroom administration.
• The ability to maintain a calm, purposeful and positive learning environment.
• An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries within a school setting.
• Adaptability and resilience when working across different subjects and year groups.
• High standards of professional behaviour, presentation and integrity.
• A willingness to engage in professional development and respond positively to feedback.
• Completion of the Connex Education / Academize Effective Cover Supervision training course (access will be provided to all suitable applicants).
• A full enhanced DBS certificate.
• Completion of the Connex Education onboarding process.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.

• Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.

• Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.

• Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform.

• Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.

• Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here – https://connex-education.com/referrals/refer-a-colleague/

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.