At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise classes, support students, and maintain a positive learning environment during teacher absences.
- Company: Join Lift Four Dwellings Secondary, part of the Lift Schools network dedicated to transforming education.
- Benefits: Professional development, wellbeing support, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Fixed-term role with 32.5 hours per week, fostering a nurturing school culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience in education.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English, experience with young people, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed in the classroom? We are seeking a dedicated, adaptable, and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join Lift Four Dwellings Secondary. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play a vital role in ensuring high-quality learning continues during teacher absences.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be a familiar and trusted adult in our school community, supervising lessons across a range of subjects, maintaining positive behaviour, and supporting students to stay focused and engaged in their learning. This role would suit someone considering a future career in teaching, education, youth work, or pastoral support, as well as experienced Cover Supervisors seeking their next opportunity.
Your new school, Four Dwellings Academy, is part of Lift Schools, a national trust of 58 schools across the country, including 10 schools in the Midlands. Led by Principal Claire Stoneman, the school has undergone significant transformation and improvement. We are proud to be known as a 'small school with a big heart', where students are supported in a nurturing and ambitious environment.
Recent highlights include:
- Most improved school in South Birmingham for progress in 2024
- Among the most improved schools nationally
- A recent Good Ofsted judgement
- The best GCSE results in the school's history
Our school values are built around the Three R's:
- Respect - treating others with kindness and dignity
- Resilience - persevering through challenges
- Responsibility - taking ownership of our actions and our futures
These values underpin our culture and guide the way we support our students every day.
Your new role: As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students continue learning in a safe, calm and productive environment. You will deliver pre-prepared lesson materials, support students' learning, manage behaviour effectively, and provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons. You will also lead our 'super cover' provision, when multiple classes require cover alongside a second member of staff.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising classes across a range of subjects during teacher absences
- Delivering lesson materials prepared by teaching staff
- Leading super cover alongside a second member of staff
- Maintaining a positive and orderly classroom environment
- Supporting students to stay on task and complete work to the best of their ability
- Supporting students with SEND and helping to implement EHCP and IEP targets where appropriate
- Recording attendance accurately and reporting any concerns
- Providing feedback to teachers regarding student progress, engagement and behaviour
- Liaising with pastoral teams regarding student welfare concerns
- Supporting wider academy activities, including student supervision and enrichment opportunities
You will work closely with teaching, SEND and pastoral teams to ensure every student receives the support they need to thrive.
What you'll need to succeed: We are looking for someone who:
- Holds GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent qualifications
- Has experience working with children and young people
- Can build positive and productive relationships with students
- Has strong behaviour management and communication skills
- Is calm, resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced school environment
- Can work effectively as part of a team
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
- Has excellent organisational skills and can manage competing priorities
Who is Lift Schools? Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
How we support you: We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.
This is a fixed-term position working 32.5 hours per week, from 8:15am to 3:15pm, until 31 August 2027. We highly recommend that prospective candidates visit Lift Four Dwellings Secondary before submitting an application to better understand our culture, values, and the important work taking place at the school.
Cover Supervisor in Worcester employer: Lift Four Dwellings Secondary
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a supportive work culture, comprehensive benefits including a pension and well-being plan, and a commitment to fostering a positive environment for both employees and students, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the school community. Located in a vibrant area, the school provides a unique chance to engage with diverse families and make a lasting impact.
Contact Details:
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary Recruitment Team
