As a Cover Supervisor, your role is crucial for stability. You will act as the temporary classroom leader during teacher absence, focusing entirely on maintaining control, discipline, and productivity. You will deliver the pre-prepared lesson, ensuring students are on task and adhering to school rules across various subjects.

Main Duties:

• Explain and clarify the pre-prepared tasks and instructions left by the absent teacher.
• Actively supervise students to keep them focused on the task and support independent learning.
• Manage classroom dynamics effectively, dealing with minor behavioural issues according to school policy.
• Ensure student safety and respond to immediate welfare needs, following safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate registers and note any issues or incidents for the returning teacher.
• Collect completed work and materials at the end of the lesson and secure the classroom.

Skills You Will Need:

• Strong Classroom Presence: The ability to immediately command respect and attention from a group of teenagers.
• Behaviour Management: Skill in applying rules consistently and using positive reinforcement.
• Impartiality & Composure: Ability to handle disruption fairly and remain calm under pressure.
• Clear Communication: Excellent verbal skills for giving directions and maintaining control.
• Adaptability: Readiness to cover any subject and quickly grasp lesson objectives.
• Professional Reliability: Commitment to punctuality, confidentiality, and high standards of conduct.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates.
• Potential temporary to permanent roles.
• Access to ongoing free Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training.
• Our network of local offices means you get access to opportunities specific to your area, ensuring a shorter commute.
• You can choose roles that fit your lifestyle, including day-to-day supply teaching, which offers flexibility and a better work-life balance
• Earn up to £300 in shopping vouchers through our 'Refer a Friend' scheme(T&C apply).

To apply, send your CV now to jyothika.yamini@randstad.co.uk or contact us on 0151 255 1666 and we would love to speak to you!