This permanent Cover Supervisor post sits at Willenhall E-ACT Academy, where it covers classes when teachers are absent. The work centres on supervising pupils through set work, keeping a positive learning environment, managing behaviour and recording and feeding back on students' progress. The post runs 37 hours a week over 39 weeks and calls for experience with children who have a wide range of educational needs. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is 1 December 2026.
What the job involves
- Supervise classes in the absence of teachers, working on set work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff
- Maintain a positive learning environment and manage behaviour effectively
- Build productive relationships with students, staff and the wider academy community
- Promote positive values and attitudes and set high expectations
- Monitor and evaluate students' responses to learning through observation and recording of achievement
- Provide feedback and reports on students' progress as required
- Encourage co-operative working and engage all students in activities
- Use ICT to support learning and develop students' independent use of it
What’s required
Qualifications
- Level 3 Cover Supervision, HLTA or equivalent
- GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or equivalent
Experience
- Relevant experience supervising children in a school setting
- Experience working with children who have a wide variety of educational needs
Skills & knowledge
- Working with an individual child or with a group
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory references
Other
- Confident, adaptable and committed to supporting students' learning and wellbeing
What’s offered
- Defined benefit pension scheme (LGPS or TPS)
- Life cover at three times pensionable pay
- 31 days annual leave for year-round employees
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Tailored INSET days and CPD opportunities
- Wisdom app wellbeing support
- Free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
