Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor (Temporary / Flexible) - Haringey

What is a Cover Supervisor?

A cover supervisor is responsible for supervising classes in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. Their primary role is to ensure that students remain engaged in learning activities while following the teacher's lesson plan.
Cover supervisors do not usually teach new content or provide subject-specific expertise. Instead, they maintain order in the classroom, oversee the completion of work assigned by the absent teacher, and provide support where needed. They may also manage behaviour, assist students with instructions, and ensure that students stay on task.

Do you need formal teaching qualifications?

No! While you'll need strong communication and organizational skills, you dont necessarily need formal teaching qualifications to become a cover supervisor. This makes it an accessible entry point for those interested in working in education but not yet ready to commit to full-time teaching qualifications.

Why work as a Cover Supervisor?

• Gain Experience in Education
• Teaching Experience: For those considering a career in teaching, working as a cover supervisor provides valuable experience in a school environment. It gives you the chance to learn how classrooms are managed and how to engage with students of various ages and abilities.
• Classroom Management Skills: Youll develop strong classroom management techniques, which are essential for anyone considering teaching or other roles working with young people.

Opportunity to Make a Difference

• Even though cover supervisors don't usually teach new content, they can play a key role in maintaining a positive learning environment and ensuring students stay on track. You can have a real impact on students' day-to-day school experience, helping them remain productive during a teachers absence.

Opportunity for Career Progression

• With experience, cover supervisors can move into more senior roles within schools, such as pastoral support, teaching assistant, or even school management roles, depending on their interests and further qualifications.

Duties of a cover supervisor:

• Supervising pupils, ensuring they are engaged in the classwork.
• Encouraging pupils to interact.
• Establishing trust with pupils, interacting with them according to individual needs.
• Assisting pupils with tasks as needed.
• Promoting good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policies, encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour.
• Collecting completed work and returning it to the teacher.
• Providing feedback to teachers on pupils achievement, progress, and if any problems.
• Upholding policies and procedures related to child protection, health and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.