Cover Supervisor

Secondary School Cover Supervisor

Job Purpose

To supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring that students remain on task and that a positive, safe learning environment is maintained.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Supervision

• Supervise classes in the absence of the class teacher, following work set by teaching staff

• Manage student behaviour in line with school policies

• Ensure students remain focused and engaged in learning activities

• Take accurate attendance and report concerns as required

Learning Support

• Provide guidance to students on tasks set, without teaching new content

• Support students with their learning and encourage independent work

• Respond appropriately to questions and refer academic issues to teaching staff

Behaviour and Welfare

• Promote positive behaviour and respectful relationships

• Deal with minor incidents and report more serious issues in line with school procedures

• Support the wellbeing, safeguarding, and welfare of students at all times

Professional Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with teaching staff, heads of department, and senior leaders

• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student engagement and behaviour

• Assist with administrative tasks related to cover supervision when required

• Support whole-school activities and events as directed

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience working with children or young people (preferably in a school setting)

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

• Ability to engage and motivate secondary-age students

• Calm, confident, and professional approach

• Good organisational and time-management skills

Desirable

• Degree or qualification related to education or child development

• Experience as a cover supervisor or teaching assistant

• Interest in pursuing teacher training in the future

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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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