Cover Supervisor

Location: Ingleby Barwick

Type: Flexible Working

Start: September

Salary: Daily rate: £94 - £105 DOE

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a thriving and community-rooted free school in the Thornaby area to recruit a Cover Supervisor starting in September. The school is rated Good by Ofsted and benefits from a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, high-quality careers guidance, and a strong culture of high expectations.

This role is perfect for graduates, aspiring teachers, or anyone with experience working with young people. 

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to classes in the absence of the regular teacher
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Support students with their learning and ensure work is completed
• Provide feedback to teaching staff at the end of the lesson

No formal teaching qualification is required, just strong communication skills, confidence in leading a classroom and the ability to build rapport with students. 

What We’re Looking For

• UK experience working with young people (schools, tutoring, coaching, youth work, etc.)
• Strong classroom presence and good behaviour management
• A positive, proactive attitude
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Commitment to supporting students' learning and wellbeing 
• An understanding of SEND needs (such as ASD, ADHD, or SEMH) is advantageous
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one, along with satisfactory background screening

What We Offer

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to free CPD training courses to boost your skills and employability
• Flexible opportunities with pathways into permanent roles
• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly via PAYE
• Valuable classroom experience to support teacher training applications

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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