Cover Supervisor - Supply

The Cover Supervisor ensures the smooth running of lessons in the absence of teaching staff. This role involves supervising classes, maintaining a positive learning environment, and supporting pupils to remain engaged with their work. The Cover Supervisor works in accordance with school policies and procedures to uphold high standards of behaviour and safety throughout the school day.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences, ensuring pupils remain focused and on task.
• Implement lesson plans and resources provided by teaching staff to facilitate learning activities.
• Manage pupil behaviour effectively, promoting a safe and respectful classroom environment.
• Monitor and record pupil attendance and behaviour in line with school procedures.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding pupil progress and behaviour during cover lessons.
• Support the school’s safeguarding policies by maintaining vigilance and reporting any concerns promptly.
• Assist with preparation and tidying of classrooms and resources where necessary.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by senior staff to support the education and welfare of pupils.

Required Qualifications

• Good standard of education, including GCSE passes (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to education or classroom management.

Education

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics (GCSE grade C/4 or above or equivalent).
• Further qualifications in education or child development are advantageous but not essential.

Experience

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational or supervisory capacity.
• Proven ability to manage groups of pupils and maintain discipline effectively.
• Familiarity with school routines and safeguarding practises is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with pupils and staff.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Confidence in managing pupil behaviour in a classroom setting.
• Ability to motivate and engage pupils to complete set work independently.
• Basic ICT skills to support learning and administrative tasks.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in education, teaching support, or related discipline.
• First aid qualification or willingness to undertake such training.
• Experience working within secondary or primary school settings.

Working Conditions

• The role is predominantly based within a classroom environment in schools located across Stockton and Middlesbrough.
• Full-time hours are expected, typically during school term times, with potential for occasional extra hours.
• Work involves standing, moving around the classroom, and monitoring pupil behaviour throughout the day.
• The position requires adherence to school policies, including health and safety and safeguarding.
• Temporary contract with the possibility of extension or permanent appointment depending on school requirements.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.