A Cover Supervisor is an essential, non-teaching role responsible for supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absences. You will be provided with pre-prepared work and your main focus is on maintaining a positive learning environment, managing student behaviour, and ensuring students complete the tasks set for them.

Main Duties:

As a Cover Supervisor, you are crucial in facilitating student learning during a teacher's planned or unplanned absence. Your duties involve:

• Lesson Oversight: Delivering and monitoring work set by the absent subject teacher, ensuring all students are engaged and productive.
• Positive Learning Climate: Establishing and sustaining a professional and orderly atmosphere conducive to learning, following school protocols.
• Student Support: Providing guidance and direction to students regarding the assignment's process and expected outcome.
• Safeguarding & Welfare: Being vigilant regarding student well-being and following school procedures for any pastoral or safeguarding concerns.
• Timely Administration: Managing class lists, marking attendance, and collecting completed assignments at the end of the lesson.
• Clear Reporting: Documenting and relaying any significant events, issues, or feedback on student progress to the appropriate teacher or leadership team.

Skills You Will Need:

• Exceptional Communication Skills: The ability to clearly convey instructions to students and communicate effectively with staff.
• Confidence & Authority: The presence to manage a classroom of secondary school students effectively.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Readiness to cover a variety of subjects across different year groups, sometimes at short notice.
• Strong Behaviour Management: The skill to manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently in line with school policy.
• Patience & Empathy: A genuine enjoyment of working with young people and the ability to handle situations with understanding.
• Organisational Skills: The ability to manage time efficiently and handle administrative tasks accurately.

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!