Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools

Location: Bedford
Pay: £90–£140 per day (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting confident, reliable and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in Bedford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced Teaching Assistants, or anyone with previous experience working with young people who is looking to develop their skills within a school environment.

Whether you're looking for flexible work, considering a career in teaching, or already have experience in education, this role offers the opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting students with their learning.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes when the usual teacher is unavailable. Lessons will generally be pre-planned, allowing you to focus on maintaining a positive learning environment and ensuring students complete the work provided.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre-set lesson plans and learning activities.
• Supervising classes across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Maintaining good classroom behaviour and dealing with issues appropriately.
• Ensuring students remain focused, engaged and on task.
• Supporting students with their work where appropriate.
• Creating a calm and positive classroom environment.
• Providing feedback to teaching staff regarding lesson progress and student behaviour.
• Following school policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements.

Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The confidence to manage a classroom effectively.
• A professional, reliable and positive attitude.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to adapt to different school environments.
• The ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging behaviour.
• A genuine interest in supporting students and their education.
• An Enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Work as a Cover Supervisor?

Working as a Cover Supervisor is an excellent way to gain first-hand experience within secondary schools and develop valuable skills in classroom and behaviour management.

You will have the opportunity to work with different schools, year groups and subjects while building your confidence and experience. For those considering a career in teaching, this can be a valuable stepping stone towards future teacher training.

Benefits include:

• Competitive daily pay of £90–£140, depending on experience.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Opportunities to work across secondary schools in Bedford.
• Support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Valuable experience for those looking to progress within education.
• Potential opportunities for longer-term and permanent positions.
• Access to professional development and CPD opportunities.

If you're confident, adaptable and passionate about supporting young people, apply today to find out more about Cover Supervisor opportunities across Bedford.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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