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Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary/Rate: 130 - 160 per day (depending on experience and school)
Contract Type: Temporary / Day-to-day / Possibility of permanent route
Start Date: ASAP / as soon as possible
Hours: Full-time or part-time; mainly term-time only in a secondary school setting
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise whole classes during the absence of the regular teacher and ensure continuity of learning.
Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials, respond to student questions about processes or tasks.
Manage classroom behaviour, maintain a safe and productive learning environment.
Collect completed work, report on any behaviour or learning issues back to teachers/school.
When not covering lessons, support other school administrative or supervision tasks as directed.
Person Specification / Required Skills & Experience:
A passion for working with young people and an ability to engage and motivate.
Strong behaviour management skills and confidence in leading a classroom.
Good communication and organisational skills; the ability to adapt to different classes and age groups.
Minimum educational requirements: often GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent). Degree level sometimes preferred.
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain) and relevant safer recruitment checks.
Why This Role / What's On Offer:
Competitive daily rates for cover work in Colchester and surrounding area.
Flexibility: temp/day-to-day opportunities which can suit varied schedules.
Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience-ideal for those considering a teaching career or wanting variety.
Support from agencies or schools in place (training, CPD, induction) in some roles.
