Cover Supervisors are responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of teachers.

Responsibilities of a Cover Supervisor:

1. Classroom Management: Supervising students in the classroom, ensuring they stay on task with the work set by the absent teacher.
2. Instruction Delivery: Delivering pre-prepared lessons and managing the classroom environment.
3. Supporting Students: Assisting students with any questions or difficulties they have with the assigned work.
4. Maintaining Order: Managing behavior in the classroom and dealing with any issues that arise.
5. Reporting: Keeping records of attendance and any incidents that occur during the lesson.

Benefits for University Students:

1. Experience: Gaining practical experience in a classroom setting, which is invaluable for those considering a career in teaching or education.
2. Skills Development: Developing essential skills such as classroom management, communication, and leadership.
3. Networking: Building connections within the education sector, which can be beneficial for future employment opportunities.
4. Flexibility: Often, Cover Supervisor roles offer flexible hours, making it possible to balance with university studies.
5. Insight: Getting a firsthand look at the workings of a secondary school, helping to inform future career decisions.
6. Experience the rewarding nature of helping younger students succeed.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: You need to be a university student or graduate. Some experience working with young people can be beneficial.
• Skills: Strong communication and organisational skills, ability to manage a classroom, and a responsible, authoritative presence.

Preparing for the Role:

• Training: If you have no experience of working in schools we can provide training to help you become an effective Cover Supervisors, focusing on classroom management and school policies.
• By working as a Cover Supervisor, you can gain significant insights and experience that will be beneficial for their future careers, especially if they are considering roles within education

All the schools within the local area are supportive of their staff

Strong ethos to putting the students at the heart of all they do

Easy to access by public transport and road

• Must hold or be studying for a UK Degree Qualification

• UK Degree

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.