Career Teachers are currently looking fot Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools acrosss Chesterfied on a flexible, day to day supply needs basis.

Being a successful Cover Supervisor requires you to be someone who can build a good rapport with your pupils in a short space of time, who can remain calm, confident, and engaging in unfamiliar surroundings whilst teaching a multitude of subjects.

Importance of a Cover Supervisor

When a class Teacher is unable to cover their regular lessons, a Cover Supervisor is essential to maintain the continuation of the pupils’ education. A Cover Supervisor is called upon when the Teacher’s absence is for a short period of time and without notice, and they are required to cover the absent Teacher’s lessons using pre-prepared resources provided by a permanent member of the teaching staff.

This role is essential in all types of schools and within all stages of learning. You must be able to keep the class focused on their learning objectives, motivate them to want to learn, maintain class discipline and keep the pupils on track.

Being a Cover Supervisor is ideal for those who wish to gain lots of teaching experience. For example, a Teaching Assistant (TA) wishing to progress, those considering a teaching career but aren’t yet qualified, or if you want to work whilst studying for your Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

This role is suitable if you enjoy working with young people, thrive on every day being different, want to pick up new lesson ideas and teaching techniques, need a flexible role to fit around your other commitments, or want to try out a teaching role before committing to becoming a qualified Teacher.

Cover Supervisor responsibilities and how they are measured

As a Cover Supervisor you are responsible for behaviour management within the class and the safeguarding of all pupils in your care. You will need to remain calm and assert yourself by using the appropriate verbal communication and body language to maintain control.

When facilitating the lessons, you will need to deliver good outcomes by creating a positive learning environment, construct routines, get the pupils to follow your instructions and deliver the lesson using the pre-prepared materials.

Qualifications, experience, and key skills required to be a Cover Supervisor

The main difference between a Cover Supervisor and a Supply Teacher is the qualifications needed. Although prior experience and teaching qualifications are not needed for this role, to be a successful Cover Supervisor you will need to be supportive, helpful, enthusiastic, and approachable. Ideally, you will have some previous experience working with children of the relevant age to the class you’re asked to cover. Some schools may require that Cover Supervisors are educated to degree level. Whereas a Supply Teacher requires the same qualifications as a regular Teacher.

To be a Cover Supervisor, the following qualifications are essential:

  • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
  • Fluent level of spoken and written English.
  • You must also pass an enhanced background (DBS) check.

The following qualifications are highly respected:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
  • Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Cover Supervision.
  • Level 3 Award/Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools.
  • Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant Certificate.

The following key skills are needed:

  • An understanding of the Key Stage curriculum.
  • Good two-way communication.
  • Being assertive, but not aggressive.
  • Possess empathy and understanding when handling sensitive issues.
  • Able to cover a wide range of subjects.
  • Have the confidence to manage class behaviour.
  • Being highly organised and have good time keeping.
  • Engage in continuous self-development.
  • Being flexible and able to embrace change.

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Important Notice : In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

– Attend an interview in person;

– Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

– Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.