Secondary School Cover Supervisor - Fulwood, United Kingdom - Bridge Education

Bridge Education

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Fulwood, United Kingdom

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Cover Supervisor Job Description Sometimes there are occasions when a Teacher is unable to teach their regular classes and there is a need for another member of staff to take over. This is the job of the Cover Supervisor. They are there to support permanent teaching staff by using pre-preparedmaterials to cover classes in their absence.

What does a Cover Supervisor do? A Cover Supervisor mostly works in secondary schools with Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils aged 11 to 16, although they are sometimes needed in primary schools with younger Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils. Cover Supervisor positions can be in private, public, religious,specialised, independent or free schools and academies, with mixed ability pupils.

Is a Cover Supervisor job a good fit for you? If you are thinking of becoming a Teacher or are considering working with children and want some classroom experience, then working as a Cover Supervisor is an excellent opportunity. It is also something you could consider if you are a Teaching Assistant(TA) and want to gain more classroom practice. Prior experience or teaching qualifications are not always required for this role, but previous work with young people in an educational setting is a definite advantage. Individual schools will have their ownrequirements and some may ask for Cover Supervisors to be educated to degree level.

Qualified Teachers can also choose to do this type of work.

Being a Cover Supervisor can provide opportunities to work in different schools, experiencing different educational environments and adapting to working with pupils from different backgrounds.

Day-to-day duties for a Cover Supervisor include:

Supervising pupils, ensuring they are engaged in the classwork.
Encouraging pupils to interact.
Helping pupils to become more independent in their learning.
Establishing trust with pupils, interacting with them according to individual needs.
Assisting pupils with tasks as needed.
Creating a safe, positive, supportive classroom environment.
Promoting good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policies, encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour.
Collecting completed work and returning it to the teacher.
Assisting with the supervision of pupils before and after school and at break times.
Providing feedback to teachers on pupil's achievement, progress, and if any problems.
Upholding policies and procedures related to child protection, health and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.

Are you a good fit for a Cover Supervisor job? To succeed in a job as a Cover Supervisor you need to draw upon your own personality, people skills, and communication skills.

Ideally you will have:

Basic understanding of the national Key Stage Curriculum.
Knowledge of child development and learning.
Skills to selfevaluate your own learning needs.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to cover a wide range of lessons.
Confidence to manage a class of mixed ability pupils.
Ability to keep students focused and on task.
Ability to provide constructive feedback that encourages pupil's positive selfesteem.
Dedication to establishing positive relationships with pupils.
The ability to handle complex and sensitive issues with empathy and understanding.
Ability to work effectively as a member of staff providing support to the faculty.
Competence in using software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications, Licenses and Certifications The following qualifications are essential to become a Cover Supervisor:

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
Ideally, previous experience working with children of the relevant age.
Fluent level of spoken and written English.
You must also pass an enhanced background DBS check.

The following qualifications are highly recognised for Cover Supervisors, as they demonstrate the expected standard of professional conduct:

Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
Level 3 Award/Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
Level 3 Certificate in Cover Supervision.
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools.
Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant Certificate.

Any of the following qualifications will put you far ahead of the competition:

A Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Having the confidence and assertiveness to manage each class are also necessary attributes for this job.

**Starting out in a Cover Supervisor position is a great option if you are looking to become a Teacher. You will gain classroom experience in a variety of educational settings which will enable you to decide if teaching is the right career choice foryou.