Cover Supervisor

Summary:

Cover Supervisor opportunity at a high-performing school. Support teaching and learning with quality supervision.

About the School:

A school committed to excellence, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. It fosters a supportive environment where students and staff thrive together.

The Opportunity:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will ensure the smooth delivery of lessons in the absence of teaching staff, maintaining a structured and purposeful learning environment. You will support the school’s mission by upholding high standards of behaviour and learning, while contributing to the overall success of the institution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality learning experiences aligned with the school’s teaching principles and ethos.
• Ensure all set work is completed to a high standard, maintaining a structured and purposeful learning environment.
• Apply effective behaviour management strategies in line with whole-school policies.
• Supervise set work and respond to student questions promptly.
• Collect and pass on completed work to the relevant teacher.
• Create a clear, orderly environment that supports effective learning during cover lessons.
• Clearly communicate learning objectives at the start and encourage reflection at the end of each lesson.
• Support students in accessing learning opportunities and ensure equality of access.
• Provide feedback to teachers on student engagement and performance.
• Report on student behaviour and any issues using the school’s referral procedures.
• Assist with administrative tasks, break/lunch duties, and in-class learning support when not supervising.
• Support the invigilation of examinations and testing as required.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience in a school or educational setting, ideally with supervisory or teaching responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and classroom routines.
• Ability to deliver learning activities in the absence of the teacher.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to the school’s values and ethos.

Preferred

• Previous experience in a Cover Supervisor or teaching assistant role.
• Experience in invigilating examinations or testing.
• Familiarity with the school’s teaching and learning principles.
• Experience in supporting students with diverse needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Access to a wide range of extracurricular and professional development opportunities.