Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor - Local Secondary School

Location: Barking, London

Type: Full time or part time

Working Hours: 08:30 am - 16:00 pm.

Salary: £85 - £100 per day

At Engage, we're working with schools in Barking to recruit daily Cover Supervisors that can support on a supply basis to cover planned and unplanned sickness. You can set your own availability each week so we welcome applications from those available part time or full time.

About the role

You will be covering lessons across the school to either relieve classroom teachers for PPA time or general sickness

We do not require applicants to have experience as a cover supervisor but they must have a degree

Must have some experience with young people - open to supporting workers, youth workers that sort of vibe

Behaviour can be challenging at times as a supply so you must be personable and able to adapt to different situations

Your Role as a Cover Supervisor

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll be supervising pupils carry out pre-planned work when teaching staff are off work for a certain period (for example, sickness or paternity leave). The main job of a Cover Supervisor is to manage a classroom and behaviour while ensuring that pupils complete the work which has been set.

Supervising the students and ensuring they complete set tasks

Managing behaviour

Assisting pupils when they have questions

Following the school's behaviour and safeguarding policies

Collecting the completed work and handing it to the Head of the Department

Providing feedback on the lesson and pupils

What Makes a Great Cover Supervisor?

Successful Cover Supervisors bring a combination of enthusiasm, presence, and adaptability to their role. Key attributes include:

Adaptability and flexibility: The ability to quickly adjust to new classrooms, subjects, and teaching styles is crucial.

Classroom management: Excellent skills in managing student behavior and maintaining discipline to ensure a positive learning environment.

Communication: The ability to convey instructions clearly, engage students, and communicate effectively with other staff.

Patience and empathy: A compassionate nature to build rapport with students and support their needs, even when they are challenging.

Professionalism and confidence: A calm, assertive, and professional presence to guide the class and handle any unexpected situations.

Organization and reliability: Being punctual and organized to manage tasks, keep lessons on track, and ensure a smooth transition between activities.

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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