Cover Supervisor - Local Secondary School
Location:Watford
At Engage, we’re working with schools in Watford to recruit daily Cover Supervisors 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 Supervisor
As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll be supervising pupils to carry out pre-planned work when teaching staff are off work for a certain period (for example, sickness or paternity leave). The main job of a Cover Supervisor is to manage a classroom and behaviour while ensuring that pupils complete the work which has been set.
- Supervising the students and ensuring they complete set tasks
- 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 behavior 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.
- Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
- Free CPD sessions
- Your own dedicated consultant
- Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
- Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners
All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work.
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Cover Supervisor in Watford employer: Engage Partners Limited
Engage Education is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for aspiring educators to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. With competitive pay rates significantly above standard apprenticeship levels and a fully funded Level 3 qualification, employees can expect not only professional growth but also dedicated mentoring from experienced SEN professionals. The warm and welcoming culture of the 2-form entry primary school in Middleton fosters a nurturing atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those passionate about special educational needs to thrive.
