Cover Supervisor
Gloucester
We are seeking to appoint a cover supervisor to deliver pre-planned work in the classroom for absent colleagues. Ensuring that students are engaged in pre-set work, managing student behaviour and ensuring a safe environment.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• To undertake student registration of a class, as required
• To in the absence of a teacher, be solely responsible for a class of students, ensuring they are engaged in learning activity that has been set by a teacher
• To support students to engage with the work provided, including providing support where necessary with literacy, numeracy and organisational skills
• To liaise with teachers / other relevant staff with regard to work set for a class, and ensure you are suitably equipped and informed to be able to effectively supervise the assigned lesson
• To effectively manage instances of poor behaviour and any other immediate issues or emergencies that arise in accordance with school policy
• To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans
• To feedback to the class teacher/cover manager on student engagement in the set work and also on any issues that may have arisen during the covered lesson(s)
• To assist with the organisation of cover for other colleagues and agency staff
• To assist in the creation and maintenance of curriculum resources, and creation of visual displays in order to ensure a relevant physical learning environment
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Closing Date for Applications: 29 Sep 2026 12:00 pm
Salary: £22,532 pa - £24,463pa
Hours Per Week: 32.5

