Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Cover Supervisor 

Location: Doncaster 

Start Date: 24/02/2025

Salary: £100-£130 per day (Depending on experience) 

Are you confident delivering set work to pupils in an engaging teaching style? 

Are you a people person who has a knowledgeable background with challenging behaviour? 

Do you have experience in mentoring, tutoring, teaching, or education? 

TeacherActive are proud to be working with a mainstream secondary school in DN9 who are on the lookout for a dedicated Cover Supervisor to work on a full time basis with the opportunity to lead to a permanent position. A Cover Supervisor is an experienced individual who is confident covering and managing a classroom delivering work set by the Teacher and ensuring pupils are engaged - managing any potential challenging behaviours that may arise effectively and according to the School policies. The school in question is needing the succesful Cover Supervisor to start after February half term.

Our amazing Cover Supervisor will be someone who: 

• Is highly organised 

• Has brilliant attention to detail 

• Has excellent communication skills  

• Is flexible 

• Is patient 

• Loves working with young people 

• Can work well as part of a team  

The responsibilities of a Cover Supervisor include but are not limited to: 

• Covering pre-planned lessons across a multitude of subjects 

• Managing the classroom and supervising pupils 

• Helping pupils carry out pre-arranged tasks and exercises set out by the teacher 

• Responding to pupil’s questions and helping with their set work 

• Collecting all completed work at the end of the class to be passed on to the teacher 

• Reporting back to the teacher or staff about the behaviour of the class and work carried out according to the school’s procedure and processes 

• Dealing with any immediate issues such as emergencies in complete accordance with the school’s procedures and policies 

In return, the successful teacher will receive/have access to: 

• A team of dedicated consultants ready to answer any questions and assist you with an easy onboarding process 

• TeacherActive referral scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and conditions apply* 

• Market leading rates of pay  

• CPD Courses as part of the My-Progression channel 

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply* 

Possible qualifications required are Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools, Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or Level 3 Certificate in Cover Supervision of Pupils in Schools. These are desired but not essential. 

If you believe you are the right fit for the role please contact David Hague on (phone number removed) or (url removed) or apply now and I will contact you.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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