Cover Supervisor, Sefton

  • Location: Sefton
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £500 - 550 per week
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Secondary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

A recently graded ‘Strong Standard’ secondary school in Sefton is seeking to appoint a confident and proactive Cover Supervisor to join their team. This is a full-time position with the potential to become a longer-term opportunity for the right candidate.

This role is ideal for individuals with prior school-based experience who are confident managing large classes and maintaining a positive learning environment in the absence of the class teacher.

The Role

• Deliver pre-set work to whole classes across KS3 and KS4 in the absence of the class teacher
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring a focused and productive learning environment
• Supervise pupils throughout the lesson, actively circulating the classroom to monitor engagement and progress
• Respond to questions and provide support where appropriate
• Ensure school policies are followed at all times

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working in a school setting is essential
• Confident managing large groups of students independently
• Proactive, with the ability to use initiative and think on their feet
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Able to maintain presence in the classroom, including moving around throughout lessons to support and engage pupils

Requirements

• References covering the last 5 years
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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