Cover Supervisor - General Cover - SM6

Job Advertisement: Cover Supervisor – SM6 Postcode 

Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: Schools across the SM6 postcode (Coulsdon, Purley, Chipstead, and surrounding areas)
Salary: £110 - £130 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time, Temporary/Long-term roles available
Start Date: Immediate or September starts

About the Role:

Teaching Personnel is seeking a proactive and adaptable Cover Supervisor to work across secondary schools in the SM6 area. As a Cover Supervisor, you will manage classrooms in the absence of teachers, ensuring students remain engaged in their learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise classes during teacher absences, following pre-set lesson plans.

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.

• Support students with their work, providing guidance where needed.

• Foster a positive and productive learning environment.

• Assist with administrative tasks related to cover lessons.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Confidence in managing classroom behaviour.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexibility to work across different subjects and year groups.

• Previous experience working with young people (e.g., tutoring, TA work, youth mentoring) is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates (£110 - £130).

• Flexible working options to suit your availability.

• Access to free CPD training and career development.

• Dedicated consultant for ongoing support.

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles.

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about education and ready to take on a rewarding role as a Cover Supervisor in SM6, we’d love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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