The posting
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated school team. This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about education and supporting young people to succeed. You will provide high-quality classroom supervision during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged in learning through the delivery of pre-planned lessons and activities.
Working closely with teachers, support staff and curriculum leaders, you will help maintain a positive, inclusive and productive learning environment. The role also involves promoting excellent behaviour, supporting student wellbeing, safeguarding young people, and contributing to the wider life of the school. When cover requirements are limited, you may provide additional support across departments, assist with examinations, support students with additional needs, and contribute to wider school activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys working with young people, can build positive relationships, and is committed to helping students achieve their full potential.
The Ideal Candidate will:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience working with children and young people in an educational setting.
- The ability to confidently supervise whole classes and deliver pre-planned learning activities.
- Excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to create a positive learning environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with students and staff.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- High standards of literacy, numeracy and organisational skills.
- The ability to remain calm, professional and adaptable in a busy school environment.
- Experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or English as an Additional Language (EAL).
- The confidence to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Good ICT skills and the ability to use technology to support learning.
- A proactive and flexible approach to supporting the wider needs of the school.
- A genuine passion for education and helping young people achieve their personal best.
- A commitment to upholding the school's values, expectations and ethos at all times
- Flexible, reliable, and able to respond positively to changing priorities
Overall Purpose of the role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring continuity of learning by providing short-term cover in the absence of the classroom teacher. You will support students by facilitating educational activities, fostering social development, and ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team, including teachers and support staff, you will contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. Your role will be instrumental in maintaining high expectations for student behaviour and achievement, helping them reach their full potential.
We are seeking an individual who is passionate about education, committed to student success, and driven to support and inspire young people to achieve their personal best.
Safeguarding Requirement:
This post requires the post holder to work in settings with children and young adults. Any employment offer is therefore subject to the results of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). People who may have contact with younger children (i.e. primary school age) are also required to complete a declaration about family or other members of their household.
Applicants MUST complete the online application form through MyNewTerm to be considered, will be required to provide evidence of identity and qualifications and offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. For applicants who work or have recently worked in a school, one of the references must be from the Head.
Key outputs:
To undertake short term cover in the absence of the class teacher administering pre-planned activities to whole classes whilst maintaining the high quality of learning and behaviour. Cover Tutor time, Personal Development time and Cornerstone (Skills for Life lessons) as and when required.#Liaise with staff and Curriculum Leaders to ensure work is appropriately set and delivered.To provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on student achievement, progress and other matters within the lesson (ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence when relevant).To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies in according to the school’s polices and procedures.To report back as appropriate on the behaviour of students by following the commitment to learning procedures during the class and any issues arising.In liaison with appropriate staff, to supervise the students on the school site prior to start of school, during morning day break and after school (bus duty).To manage the behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking their work to ensure a constructive environment to support learningFollow the evacuation and lockdown procedures during emergency situationsAttend training sessions, staff meetings and any department meetings as requireAs part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards Safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have. Please refer to the school website for our Safeguarding policyCarry out your duties with due regard to school policies, procedures and relevant legislation. These will be drawn to your attention in your appointment letter, your statement of particulars, induction, and on-going performance development and through school communicationsAny other responsibilities commensurate within the requirements for this role or as directed by the Principal/Associate Principal and flexibility to support colleagues across college as required.Offer support to departments, including displaysOn occasions when cover is light you may be required to carry out tasks including: Offer support to departments, including displays Help with the invigilation of exams Help with support of individual students including those with SEN needs Assisting College Technicians Assist the Lead Cover supervisor to keep the Learning Resource Centre up to date including the checking in and out of books and resources. This list is not exhaustive but intended to provide examples of additional work which may be required.
Expertise in role required:
Essential:
- Be able to demonstrate high standards of numeracy and literacy
- Ability to engage and influence others
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to the safeguarding of young people
- Working knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice - e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Safeguarding
Other (Physical, mobility, local conditions)
- Is willing to work flexibly within scope of overall hours.
Desirable
- NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience
- Experience of working in school environment for at least 2 years
- Experience of working with children who have SEN / EAL
- Experience of teaching individuals, groups and whole classes
- Excellent behaviour management skills
- Ability to use ICT to support learning
- Ability to monitor and evaluate impact of interventions and strategies
