Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Salary: £90 - £130 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate/As soon as possible
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time, Temporary
About the Role:
We are seeking a Cover Supervisor to join a vibrant team of professionals across secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate individual looking to contribute to the learning environment and assist in the smooth running of classrooms in the absence of teaching staff.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising and managing classes, ensuring students remain on task with pre-set work, and maintaining a positive, supportive, and disciplined classroom atmosphere. You will play a key role in encouraging pupils to engage with their learning, providing a stable and structured learning environment, and promoting good behaviour.
Key Responsibilities:
Classroom Supervision: Oversee classes in the absence of a teacher, ensuring that students are focused and complete assigned tasks.
Behaviour Management: Implement the school's behaviour policies and maintain a calm, controlled, and positive environment.
Support for Students: Provide additional support to students who may require assistance with their learning, ensuring individual needs are met.
Learning Support: Monitor student progress and provide feedback to both students and teachers, where appropriate.
Communication: Liaise with teachers and school staff to ensure continuity of learning and keep track of any issues that arise during lessons.
Safety and Wellbeing: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students at all times, including managing risks and dealing with incidents effectively.
Classroom Preparation: Ensure the classroom is prepared and organised for the lesson, including setting up materials and equipment.
Essential Criteria:
Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting.
Strong communication skills and the ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
Ability to adapt to different teaching styles and maintain a professional attitude in all situations.
A proactive and flexible approach to working within a busy school environment.
A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
A commitment to supporting the educational and personal development of students.
Desirable Criteria:
Experience working as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, or in a similar role.
GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
A Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3).
Enhanced DBS check (can be arranged if necessary).
What We Offer:
Competitive pay rates ranging from £90 to £130 per day depending on experience and qualifications.
Opportunities for professional development and further training.
A supportive and collaborative working environment within a well-established school team.
Flexibility with full-time and part-time options available.
A chance to make a real difference to students' educational experiences.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks