Cover Supervisor – Blandford Forum

Cover Supervisor | Secondary School | Blandford Forum | ASAP Start

Teaching Personnel are seeking a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor in Blandford Forum to support secondary schools with classroom cover. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is looking to gain or develop experience within the education sector.

The role would suit an experienced Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor or graduate looking to move into a classroom-based position.

The role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise pupils in the absence of their usual teacher, ensuring students remain focused and complete the work provided. You will be responsible for maintaining a positive classroom environment and managing behaviour effectively.

You won't be expected to plan or deliver lessons, making this a particularly suitable role for candidates who want classroom experience without the full responsibilities of a teaching position.

Key requirements:

• Experience working with young people is desirable

• Confident classroom presence

• Strong behaviour management skills

• Good communication and organisation

• Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions

• Reliable, professional and adaptable

• Previous school experience is advantageous but not essential

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive PAYE rates

• Flexible and ongoing opportunities

• Access to secondary schools across Dorset

• Dedicated consultant support

• Free CPD training

• Opportunities to progress into other education roles

• Potential for longer-term and permanent positions

If you're looking for Cover Supervisor jobs in Blandford Forum, or you're based in the surrounding Dorset area and would like to find out more, get in touch with Teaching Personnel today.

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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