About the role
We are working with secondary schools across Blackburn and surrounding areas. Our partnering Secondary school’s are seeking candidates to work as Cover Supervisors, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on daily supply or in longer fixed term supply contracts.
As a Cover Supervisor you will be responsible for leading lessons of approximately 30 pupils in the absence of the class teacher. You will cover classes across the full range of secondary school subjects, but don’t worry, you are not expected to be a subject specialist in each area. The lesson will always be planned, and this will be provided in advance. It is your role as the Cover Supervisor to facilitate the classes learning, manage classroom behaviour, record accurate registers, and provide a handover to the absent teacher. Successful Cover Supervisors are adaptable, flexible, motivated, confident and organised, they have a passion for education and supporting young people.
This role provides a great opportunity to gain experience of working within a Secondary school prior to applying to Initial Teacher Training. Although previous experience of working in a Secondary School is desirable it is not essential.
If you are new to the role, you will be offered a FREE comprehensive Cover Supervisor Training Programme to equip you will the skills you need. Visit our website to find out more about our Cover Supervisor Training Programme or send us your CV and one of our consultants will call you with further information
About the school
You will be working with our partner school across the Blackburn and surrounding areas.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Trainee cover Supervisor you will:
1. A degree or equivalent education
2. A willingness to learn.
3. A natural leader and someone with the confidence to lead a lesson in the absence of the class teacher
4. A passion for education and providing the highest possible level of support to young people.
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
5. Experience