Job Description

Are you looking for the freedom of flexible working?

Are you a people person who is strong with challenging behaviour?

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

Due to increased demand within Rotherham, TeacherActive is currently recruiting passionate Cover Supervisors to work in our Secondary Schools. A cover supervisor in a school is responsible for supervising students in the absence of regular teachers. Their key duties include managing the classroom, ensuring students remain on task, and delivering pre-set work. A cover supervisor ensures continuity in student learning by overseeing classes when the regular teacher is unavailable. They play a crucial role in maintaining discipline and supporting the school's teaching staff.

Key Responsibilities

1. Classroom Management:
• Supervise students during lessons, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
• Maintain discipline and manage behavior in accordance with the school's policies.
2. Instruction Delivery:
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and materials provided by absent teachers.
• Assist students with their work and answer any questions they may have about the tasks.
3. Support for Students:
• Provide support and guidance to students during lessons.
• Encourage positive attitudes towards learning and promote student engagement.
4. Administrative Tasks:
• Take attendance and report any issues or incidents to senior staff.
• Collect completed work and pass it on to the relevant teachers.
5. Collaboration:
• Work with other teaching staff and school administration to ensure a smooth running of the school day.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development activities as required.

6. 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.

Skills and Qualifications desired:

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Organisational Skills: Efficiently manage time and classroom activities.
• Adaptability: Ability to handle different subjects and year groups.
• Communication: Clear and effective communication with students and staff.
• Classroom Management: Strategies to maintain discipline and encourage a positive learning environment.

In return, you will receive:

• Market-leading rates of pay
• Excellent CPD Opportunities (through our online CPD website MyProgression)
• A high level of support provided by your dedicated and knowledgeable consultant
• A excellent Refer a Friend Scheme (from £100 in vouchers) T&C s 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 Ellie Ashton (phone number removed) or (url removed).

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

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.