Cover Supervisor (Part-time)

Are you a proactive and engaging individual with excellent classroom management skills, ready to step in and ensure continuity of learning during teacher absences? Do you excel at motivating students and maintaining a constructive working environment across various subjects? The overall purpose of this post is to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers and implement work programmes under the guidance of teaching staff. Outwood Academy Valley is seeking an energetic and confident individual to work with our staff and pupils. As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising students during short-term teacher absences and assisting in preparing the learning environment and the materials required. You will cover lessons of any subject using the cover work set by the teacher, set high expectations to motivate and challenge students whilst managing behaviour effectively and promote a positive learning environment. The successful candidate will also be responsible for organising the daily cover rota for absent staff and contacting teaching supply agencies to arrange supply staff. In periods where cover is not required, you will support in the classroom as directed. The post would ideally suit an individual considering a teaching career, but applications are welcome from any candidate with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role. Working pattern: 22 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday, term time only + 5 days (39 weeks), Responsibilities The primary duty is supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absence, implementing pre-set work programmes. The supervisor manages student behaviour according to the Consequences Policy to maintain a constructive working environment. Responsibilities include assisting in preparing the environment and materials, responding to student questions about the set work, and collecting completed assignments. Administrative tasks involve supervising student entry/departure, a