Spencer Clarke Group are looking for Cover Supervisors to join to work within secondary schools across Manchester.
Being a Cover Supervisor is a highly responsible position with daily variations. Typically working with students aged 11-16, cover supervisors facilitate pre-planned lessons in the absence of the regular class teacher. Covering multiple subjects, they must manage classroom behaviour to ensure students remain engaged in a safe and productive learning environment. This role is not a teaching position, so no teaching qualifications or prior experience are required. For those considering a future in teaching, this is a valuable opportunity to gain relevant experience.
This role is flexible and can accommodate other personal or work commitments. Typically work is available 1 to 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 3 PM and during school term time.
Expected Duties will include:
- Delivering work set by the class teacher.
- Managing student behaviour to ensure they stay focused on the assigned tasks.
- Answering student questions during the lesson.
- Handling immediate issues or emergencies according to school policies and procedures.
- Reporting any problems or behavioural issues as per school policies.
What we are looking for:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Confidence in leading a class and managing challenging behaviour.
- Experience working with children or young people in any setting, including volunteer work or placements - not essential but certainly is beneficial.
- Adaptability and confidence.
- Background experiences which would certainly help you in this role would be; sport coaching, holiday clubs, dance instructor, swimming instructor or interested in becoming a teacher.
What we offer:
- Competitive pay rates of up to £120 a day.
- Continual support
- Bespoke Cover Supervisor Training
How to Apply:
Send your CV or contact Matt Byrne-Fraser on for more information.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
- All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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.
Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Matt Byrne-Fraser on remembering to include your details.