At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise students and manage classroom behaviour while covering lessons.
- Company: Engage Education, a trusted education recruitment agency.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free CPD sessions, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Degree required; experience with young people preferred.
Location: Ealing
Type: General Cover
Working Hours: 08:30 am – 16:00 pm
Salary: £150 per day
At Engage, we’re working with schools in Ealing to recruit daily Cover Teachers who can support on a supply basis to cover planned and unplanned sickness. You can set your own availability each week, so we welcome applications from those available part-time or full-time.
About the role
You will be covering lessons across the school to either relieve classroom teachers for PPA time or for general sickness. We do not require applicants to have experience as a cover supervisor, but they must have a degree. Must have some experience with young people – open to supporting workers, youth workers, that sort of vibe. Behaviour can be challenging at times as a supply, so you must be personable and able to adapt to different situations.
Your Role as a Cover Teacher
- Supervising pupils to carry out pre-planned work when teaching staff are off work for a certain period (for example, sickness or paternity leave).
- Managing behaviour.
- Assisting pupils when they have questions.
- Following the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies.
- Collecting the completed work and handing it to the Head of the Department.
- Providing feedback on the lesson and pupils.
What Makes a Great Cover Supervisor?
Successful Cover Supervisors bring a combination of enthusiasm, presence, and adaptability to their role. Key attributes include:
- Adaptability and flexibility: The ability to quickly adjust to new classrooms, subjects, and teaching styles is crucial.
- Classroom management: Excellent skills in managing student behaviour and maintaining discipline to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Communication: The ability to convey instructions clearly, engage students, and communicate effectively with other staff.
- Patience and empathy: A compassionate nature to build rapport with students and support their needs, even when they are challenging.
- Professionalism and confidence: A calm, assertive, and professional presence to guide the class and handle any unexpected situations.
- Organisation and reliability: Being punctual and organized to manage tasks, keep lessons on track, and ensure a smooth transition between activities.
About us: We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.
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Cover Teacher in Ealing employer: Engage Partners Limited
Engage Partners Limited is an excellent employer for those looking to kickstart their career in education, particularly as a Primary Teaching Assistant Apprentice in Dartford. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers a fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship, comprehensive training, and mentoring, all within a supportive work culture that values learning and development. This role not only allows you to earn while you learn but also provides a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in children's lives.
