Are you ready to make a genuine impact on students' daily learning?
Will you step up to ensure continuity of education during staff absence?
Do you want to work alongside a supportive and dedicated team of education professionals?
About the Role
This is a Full-Time Cover Supervisor position in a highly-regarded secondary school setting located in Wakefield, with a scheduled start date in January.
The core purpose of the role is to supervise classes and ensure students complete work that has been pre-set by the absent teacher. It requires the post-holder to be a confident and authoritative presence in the classroom, maintaining discipline and a constructive learning atmosphere. The role is pivotal in supporting the continuity of the curriculum and is ideal for someone seeking significant experience in an educational environment, potentially as a stepping stone to teacher training. The work is varied, covering multiple subjects across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring no two days are quite the same.
About the School
The school is a welcoming and well-established educational institution within the Wakefield area. It is known for its strong focus on student welfare and high academic aspirations. Staff benefit from a supportive and collaborative culture, where a clear vision for education drives all daily activities. The school boasts excellent resources and facilities, providing an engaging and positive working environment for all employees. It operates with a dedicated and professional leadership team committed to the continuous improvement and success of its students.
Requirements
... - Prior experience working with secondary school-aged young people (e.g., in a paid or voluntary capacity).
- A genuine passion for supporting young people's learning and development.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Enhanced Child DBS on the updated service (Willingness to apply for one)
Key Skills
- Exceptional Behaviour Management: The ability to effectively and consistently enforce the school's behaviour policy.
- Confident Communication: Clear and authoritative verbal skills for giving instructions to students and liaising with staff.
- Proactive Problem-Solving: The capacity to address and resolve immediate classroom issues without direct teacher assistance.
- High Adaptability/Flexibility: Readiness to cover a diverse range of subjects and year groups, often at short notice.
- Resilience and Professionalism: The ability to remain calm and composed when faced with challenging situations.
- Strong Organisational Skills: For managing classroom materials, registers, and collecting work efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Supervise students undertaking work set by the absent teacher, ensuring tasks are clear.
- Manage the classroom environment to ensure a productive and orderly workspace.
- Implement the school's behaviour policy firmly and fairly, managing minor incidents.
- Take the lesson register and ensure it is completed accurately and promptly.
- Collect all completed student work at the end of the lesson for the class teacher.
- Provide accurate, objective feedback to the class teacher on student conduct and work completion.
- Deal with any immediate emergencies or issues that arise, following school procedures.
- Promote a culture of respect, inclusion, and mutual understanding among students.
- Adhere strictly to all school policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality.
- Support students with process queries related to the set task, avoiding active teaching of new content.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).
Could this be the ideal role for you?
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of a Cover Supervisor. For more information, please contact leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500 to speak to the secondary team.
