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The position will involve providing general cover across schools, covering day-to-day staff absences and training courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a Cover Supervisor, you will be expected to supervise pupils whilst they carry out work that has been pre-prepared by a teacher, manage pupil behaviour whilst they are undertaking this work, deal with any immediate issues that arise, and follow the school\u2019s policies and procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The days are flexible depending on each school&#8217;s requirements, and we offer both day-to-day supply opportunities and long-term placements, many of which can lead to permanent contracts. This role provides valuable classroom experience and the opportunity to progress towards teacher training through New Directions Education. 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