Secondary School Cover Supervisor
Are you looking for a dynamic role in a secondary school that uses your excellent communication skills and confidence without requiring a teaching qualification (QTS)? We are seeking enthusiastic and assertive individuals to join us as a Cover Supervisor.
This role is perfect for those considering a career in teaching, recent graduates, or experienced professionals who enjoy working with young people and maintaining a purposeful learning environment.
The Role: Class Management and Support
As a Secondary Cover Supervisor, your primary responsibility is to supervise lessons and manage student behaviour when a regular teacher is absent. You will not be required to plan lessons or mark work. Your key tasks will include:
*
Classroom Supervision: Oversee classes across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (ages 11:18) during teacher absences, ensuring students remain focused and on:task with work set by the absent teacher or Head of Department.
*
Behaviour Management: Effectively implement the schools behaviour policy, maintaining a positive and orderly working atmosphere and dealing with any immediate issues or incidents promptly and according to school procedures.
*
Support Learning: Respond to general queries from students regarding the pre:set work, helping them access materials and stay engaged, but without providing subject:specific teaching.
*
Administrative Duties: Register student attendance and leave detailed, accurate notes for the returning teacher regarding the lesson progress, work completed, and any specific student behaviour issues.
*
School Ethos: Act as a positive role model, promoting the schools values and maintaining high expectations for all students.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
*
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with teenagers.
*
Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to lead a classroom of secondary students.
*
Previous experience working with groups of young people (this could be from a school, youth work, coaching, or similar setting).
*
A degree is advantageous, particularly for those considering future teacher training.
*
Reliability, punctuality, and a flexible approach to working across different subject areas daily.
*
A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
What We Offer
*
A vital role supporting the daily operations and continuity of education in a secondary school.
*
Excellent experience in a classroom environment:ideal preparation for teacher training (PGCE/SCITT).
*
Opportunities for professional development and training.
*
Competitive salary/daily rate.
This is an ongoing, permanent role (or fixed:term, dependent on requirements).
click apply now