Graduate Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor - Local Secondary School

Location: Leeds, LS26

Working Hours: 08:00 am - 15:00 pm

Salary: £90 - £100 per day

About the role

You will be covering lessons across the school to either relieve classroom teachers for PPA time or for general sickness.

Your Role as a Cover Supervisor

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll be supervising pupils to carry out pre planned work when teaching staff are off work for a certain period (for example, sickness or paternity leave). The main job of a Cover Supervisor is to manage a classroom and behaviour while ensuring that pupils complete the work which has been set.

• Supervising the students and ensuring they complete set tasks
• Managing behaviour
• Assisting pupils when they have questions
• Following the school's behaviour and safeguarding policies
• Collecting the completed work and handing it to the Head of the Department
• Providing feedback on the lesson and pupils

What Makes a Great Cover Supervisor?

• Adaptability and flexibility: The ability to quickly adjust to new classrooms, subjects, and teaching styles is crucial.
• Classroom management: Excellent skills in managing student behaviour and maintaining discipline to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Communication: The ability to convey instructions clearly, engage students, and communicate effectively with other staff.
• Patience and empathy: A compassionate nature to build rapport with students and support their needs, even when they are challenging.
• Professionalism and confidence: A calm, assertive, and professional presence to guide the class and handle any unexpected situations.
• Organisation and reliability: Being punctual and organised to manage tasks, keep lessons on track, and ensure a smooth transition between activities.

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Qualification Requirements

All applicants require a degree. Experience with young people is desirable. All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work.