New Directions Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to work in a variety of Secondary Schools throughout Cwmbran and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience, pursue a career in education, or secure flexible work within local schools.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged with pre-prepared work and maintaining a positive learning environment. No lesson planning is required, allowing you to focus on classroom management and supporting student learning.
The Role
Deliver pre-set work in the absence of the class teacher.
Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
Ensure students remain focused and on task throughout lessons.
Provide support and guidance to students where required.
Collect completed work and pass it on to the class teacher.
Administer class tests and set homework when requested.
Support teaching staff and assist with general school duties when necessary.
Follow all school policies, including safeguarding, behaviour management, health and safety, and equal opportunities.
About You
To be considered, you must have:
Experience leading, managing, or supervising groups of 10 or more people.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
The ability to build positive relationships with young people.
Confidence managing behaviour and maintaining classroom standards.
A proactive and adaptable approach to work.
Experience may come from education, coaching, youth work, care settings, military, training environments, sports leadership, or similar roles involving group supervision.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
A dedicated and expert Account Manager
Regular and varied supply work
Competitive rates of pay
Potential long-term roles
Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
A network of branches across the UK
One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment
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