cover supervisor
- Watford, Hertfordshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Watford & Surrounding Areas (Hertfordshire)
Position: Cover Supervisor (Secondary Schools – KS3 & KS4)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Short-Term / Long-Term
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and assignment typeAbout the Role:Are you confident, professional, and looking for a rewarding role in education without the full responsibility of teaching?Supply Desk is currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Watford and surrounding areas, including Bushey, Rickmansworth, Abbots Langley, and Kings Langley. This is an ideal opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals with experience working with young people who want to step into the classroom and make a real impact.As a Cover Supervisor, you won’t be expected to plan or mark work. Instead, you’ll play a vital role in keeping pupils on task and ensuring a calm and productive learning environment during teacher absences.What You’ll Be Doing:Supervising a class of pupils in the absence of their regular teacherDelivering pre-set lesson materials and ensuring pupils remain focused and engagedManaging behaviour effectively and following each school’s behaviour policyTaking the register and maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environmentReporting back to teaching staff on behaviour, participation, and any issuesResponding to basic student questions and offering general classroom supportYou will be working across a range of subjects and schools – every day brings something new!What We’re Looking For:Experience working with young people – in schools, youth work, sports coaching, tutoring, etc.Confidence in leading a classroom and maintaining control in a professional mannerGood communication skills and a calm, positive approachFlexibility and reliability – essential for cover roles!A current enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)Willingness to travel to schools across Watford and surrounding areasIdeal for:Graduates or career changers interested in educationFuture teachers looking to gain classroom experienceTeaching Assistants looking to step up into a classroom leadership roleWhat We Offer:Flexible work – choose when and where you workOpportunities in a variety of local secondary schoolsYour own dedicated consultant to guide and support youOngoing training and professional developmentCompetitive daily ratesPotential to move into teaching assistant or teacher training roles in the futureRefer a Friend & Earn £100!Know someone who’d be great in the classroom? Refer a friend for any school-based role and receive £100 once they’ve worked 5 days through us. Contact us for full terms.Apply Today!Send your CV to: jennifer.harrison@supplydesk.co.uk
Call Jenny Harrison on: 01923 295 300 for more information
Visit:Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must meet Safer Recruitment standards.
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