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We are looking for a confident and adaptable person to join our team in the Chester and Wirral area. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising classes during the short term absence of teachers, ensuring that students remain on task. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering a career in teaching or those with experience in education who are looking to take on a new challenge.
*We will only send you to schools that you're happy travelling to*
Key Responsibilities of a Cover Supervisor:
- Supervise and manage classrooms in the absence of the teacher
- Ensure that students complete the work set
- Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
- Follow the school's behaviour management policies to ensure student conduct is appropriate
- Provide support to individual students where necessary
- Liaise with teaching staff regarding cover work and any issues that arise during lessons
- Assist with other duties around the school as required, including exam invigilation and support during school events
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience working with young people, ideally within an educational setting
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage and motivate students
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- A proactive and flexible approach to work
- A genuine interest in supporting student learning and development
- To be currently located in or around the Chester or Wirral area
- An enhanced DBS or be willing to apply for one
In return Academics can offer you
- Excellent daily rates of pay
- Free CPD courses
- An opportunity to work within multiple school
- Truly flexible work if needed
- Paid through PAYE
- A Local Agency
- Access to our refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn £175 per Teacher and £125 per TA)
About your Wirral/ Chester Secondary Consultant:
The consultant who is in charge of relationships with schools in the Chester and Wirral area is Chloe Grant. She has been working with the Secondary schools in the area for the past two years and has built some amazing, long lasting relationships where the schools trust her and her choices in staff members for them. Chloe believes that Teachers and support staff aren't just numbers like some agencies may treat them, she has a large team of staff who feel valued and listened to.
Here are some of the most recent Google reviews Chloe has got recently:
***** "Chloe is very professional and keeps communication up to date in regards to my assignments. She is very understanding and helpful"
***** "I have just joined Academics as a teacher to provide supply work. The sign up process was thorough (which is reassuring) but very well organised. Chloe was extremely helpful and supportive throughout the process and was able to find my first placement in a matter of days. Highly recommended."
***** "Chloe was friendly approachable and helpful and found me some ideal work which fitted my skills and experience in a school down the road! Professional agency with great contacts."
