Cover Supervisor

About the role

You will be covering lessons across the school to either relieve classroom teachers for PPA time or for general sickness.

• We do not require applicants to have experience as a cover supervisor
• Must have some experience with young people open to support workers and or youth workers
• Behaviour can be challenging at times as a supply, so you must be personable and able to adapt to different situations - All schools have strong behaviour policies and are exceptionally supportive

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll be supervising pupils to carry out pre-planned work when teaching staff are off work for a certain period (for example, sickness or paternity leave). The main job of a Cover Supervisor is to manage a classroom and behaviour while ensuring that pupils complete the work which has been set.

• Supervising the students and ensuring they complete set tasks
• Managing behaviour
• Assisting pupils when they have questions
• Following the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies
• Collecting the completed work and handing it to the Head of the Department
• Providing feedback on the lesson and pupils

Successful Cover Supervisors bring a combination of enthusiasm, presence, and adaptability to their role. Key attributes include:

• Adaptability and flexibility:
  The ability to quickly adjust to new classrooms and subjects
• Communication:
  The ability to convey instructions clearly, engage students and communicate effectively with other staff.
• Patience and empathy: A compassionate nature to build rapport with students and support their needs, even when they are challenging.
• Professionalism and confidence: A calm, assertive, and professional presence to guide the class and handle any unexpected situations.
• Organisation and reliability:
  Being punctual and organized to manage tasks, keep lessons on track, and ensure a smooth transition between activities.

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• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
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