Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Temporary Opportunity with Potential to Become Permanent

TARA Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-regarded secondary school in Shropshire to recruit a Cover Supervisor to join their team. This is a temporary position initially, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisor who enjoys working with young people and is looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school setting. The school has a supportive leadership team, strong behaviour systems and a positive learning environment where staff are encouraged to develop and succeed.

The role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes across KS3 and KS4 during the short-term absence of teaching staff. Work will be set by the class teacher, and your role will be to ensure pupils remain engaged, follow instructions and complete the work provided.

The successful Cover Supervisor will work across a variety of subjects, maintain a calm and purposeful classroom environment, and support the wider school team when required. This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants or anyone with experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting.

Requirements

To be considered for this Cover Supervisor position, you should have:

• A minimum of GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school, coaching, mentoring or youth work environment.

• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.

• Confidence leading groups and following school behaviour policies.

• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting learning.

• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary position with the potential to become permanent.

• Full-time hours during term time.

• Supportive secondary school environment.

• Ongoing guidance and support from TARA Recruitment.

• A fantastic opportunity to build experience and progress within education.

If you are a motivated Cover Supervisor looking for your next opportunity and would like to join a thriving secondary school with the possibility of securing a permanent role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through TARA Recruitment to be considered.

About Tara

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable & regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit. 

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.
Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What we're looking for

We are seeking candidates who:

• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Have a clear understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of reporting concerns in line with school policies and statutory guidance.

• Share our values of integrity, professionalism, inclusivity and putting the needs of children first.

• Have a positive, reliable and proactive attitude, with the ability to build professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and school staff.

• Are committed to creating safe, supportive learning environments where every child can thrive.

• Are willing to engage fully with safer recruitment and ongoing compliance requirements, including safeguarding training and vetting checks.

Successful applicants will be expected to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and always act in the best interests of children.