Job Description
The Cover Supervisor will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring that pupils remain on task and engaged in their learning. The role involves managing classroom behaviour, supporting learning where possible, and maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
This position is particularly well-suited to individuals with a background in sports coaching. Sports coaches often bring strong behaviour management, motivational, and communication skills, which translate effectively into the classroom environment. Their ability to engage groups, manage energy levels, and foster teamwork means they are often highly successful as Cover Supervisors.
Job Specification
Working as a Cover Supervisor can be a very rewarding but very demanding role. Schools may wish to employ staff for cover supervision but on occasions where they are not needed for cover, they might also be released to provide additional support to Teachers in classrooms, or to carry out administrative tasks.
Ideally, candidates will be required to:
1. Develop curricular knowledge in line with the school requirements
2. Apply the school’s behaviour management policy and report any difficulties to the class Teacher/senior leadership team
3. Set homework in line with the classroom Teacher requirements
4. Provide homework under the guidance of the class Teacher
5. Administer class tests if requested
6. Supervise the work of the Teaching Assistant, providing support if required
7. Abide by and work towards all policies within the school, eg – behaviour management, health and safety, equal opportunities
8. Carry out pre-prepared exercises in the short term absence of the class Teacher
9. Ensure students remain on task through classroom management
10. You will not be required to plan lessons, but will have the opportunity to lead the class
11. Assisting students where required and ensuring lessons are delivered
12. Collect completed work and pass to the class teacher.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
13. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
14. Regular and varied supply work
15. Competitive rates of pay
16. Potential long-term roles
17. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
18. A network of branches across the UK
19. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
20. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
21. Recommend-a-friend scheme
22. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wrexham branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.