Cover Supervisor in Glastonbury | Step Teachers

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School

This is a thriving 11–16 secondary school and part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. The school was judged Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection, with inspectors recognising strengths in Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management.

The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, strong pastoral support, and commitment to helping every student achieve their full potential. The school also benefits from specialist SEND provision and a supportive staff culture.

Duties as Cover Supervisor:

Supervise classes during teacher absences
Deliver pre-planned lesson materials across a range of subjects
Maintain a calm, productive, and positive learning environment
Manage classroom behaviour in accordance with school policies
Ensure students remain engaged and focused on their learning
Record attendance and report any concerns to relevant staff
Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding lesson progress and student behaviour

Ideal Cover Supervisor:

Experience working with children or young people is desirable
Strong classroom presence and behaviour management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence leading classes independently
Organised, adaptable, and professional approach
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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