Cover Supervisor - Exciting Role Available

We are pleased to present an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join a dynamic team at a thriving secondary school. This role is ideal for individuals who are committed to supporting students and teachers in a vibrant educational environment.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in:

• Supervising classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher, ensuring students remain focused and complete the work left for them.
• Facilitating high-quality learning experiences in the absence of regular teachers.
• Covering regular PE lessons under the guidance of the PE team.
• Performing general administrative duties when not covering lessons, contributing to various school functions.

• Provide supervision to entire classes to cover teacher absences, implementing lesson instructions and maintaining classroom order.
• Assist with supporting other groups and classes as needed when not covering staff absences.

• Oversee students during learning activities and handle immediate issues or emergencies.
• Manage student behavior according to the school's ethos and policies.
• Model high standards of conduct and address student queries while ensuring they stay on task.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment in line with the school's equal opportunities policies.

• Provide constructive feedback to teachers on lesson conduct and student behavior.
• Collect and return completed student work, and maintain necessary records as agreed with teachers.
• Assist teaching staff during large exams or test groups.

• Facilitate the use of ICT in lessons as appropriate.
• Ensure effective organization and use of classroom resources and equipment.

• Accompany student groups on school trips, ensuring their safety as directed by the lead teacher.
• Adhere to policies related to child protection, health and safety, and data protection, reporting any concerns appropriately.
• Support diversity and ensure all students have equal learning opportunities.
• Participate in required training and other professional development activities.

• Experience working with both adults and young people.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to stay calm and handle crises effectively.
• Flexibility and openness to understanding student backgrounds and their impact on learning.
• Strong problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and ICT proficiency.

• Duties may evolve, and employees are expected to undertake reasonable tasks within the role.
• Maintain professionalism and a welcoming environment for all stakeholders.
• This job description may be updated to reflect changes in the role as discussed with the Headteacher.

If you are a passionate and committed educator, we invite you to apply for this position or reach out to Gemma Wright at Dunbar Education for more information.