Job Description
About
EduTalent Group are seeking a reliable, confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join a secondary school setting on a full time, permanent term time only basis. The role involves supervising whole classes during short term teacher absence, ensuring students remain on task and engaged with pre set work in a calm and structured learning environment.
When cover is not required, the successful candidate will support wider school operations across a range of areas including enrichment activities, PSHE support, school trips, registration duties and examination invigilation.
This is a varied role that requires strong communication skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to build positive relationships with students while maintaining clear behaviour expectations.
Requirements
• Experience working with children or young people of secondary school age
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification, or relevant school based experience
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to follow behaviour policies consistently
• Good understanding of safeguarding principles and child development
• Confident in supervising groups of students in a classroom environment
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use initiative and adapt to changing daily requirements
• Experience supporting learning in a school setting desirable
Benefits
• Kent Scheme D salary scale - PTE £23,007.72 per annum
• Permanent, term time only contract with inset days included
• Structured working hours, 8:00 to 16:00
• Opportunity to gain valuable classroom and school experience
• Variety of duties across teaching support, enrichment and exams
• Supportive school environment with training and development opportunities
• Experience within a secondary education setting to support future progression