Job description
Cover Supervisor – South Ockendon/Thurrock
Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: South Ockendon/Thurrock
Start Date: ASAP
Are you an adaptable, proactive, and enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporting children in their learning? Our friendly and dynamic Primary School, located in South Ockendon/Thurrock, is looking for a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to play a key role in ensuring continuity of learning while contributing to a supportive and positive school environment.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes during short-term absences of teachers, ensuring that students remain on task, and providing support for their learning. You will work with a range of classes across different year groups, ensuring that the students are engaged and productive in their lessons.
Key Responsibilities:
· Supervise and manage classes during teacher absence, ensuring that students remain focused and engaged
· Implement pre-set lesson plans and manage classroom activities
· Support students with their learning, providing assistance as needed
· Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment, ensuring behaviour standards are upheld
· Provide feedback to teachers on student progress, behaviour, and any issues during cover periods
· Support with administrative tasks as required
The ideal candidate will:
· Have experience working with children, ideally in a school or educational setting
· Be confident in managing classroom behaviour and ensuring a productive learning environment
· Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work with children of different ages and abilities
· Be flexible, adaptable, and able to work well under pressure
· Show a genuine passion for education and helping children succeed
· Hold a relevant qualification or experience, although no formal teaching qualification is required
We offer:
· A supportive, friendly, and collaborative school environment
· Opportunities for professional development and growth
· The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students
If you are an energetic, reliable individual who enjoys working with children and supporting their learning, we would love to hear from you!
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to
We look forward to welcoming receiving your application!
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