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Cover Supervisors – Secondary Schools in Hillingdon
Location:Â Hillingdon, London
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours
About the Role:
Are you a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor looking to make a meaningful impact in schools? Ealing secondary schools are seeking motivated and dynamic Cover Supervisors to support teaching staff by supervising classes across a range of subjects when teachers are absent.
This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with experience working with young people to bring their skills into the classroom, help maintain positive learning environments, and support students’ behaviour and engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement.
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Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff.
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Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion and positive outcomes.
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Act as a positive role model, fostering respect and teamwork in the classroom.
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Maintain accurate records of student attendance and behaviour incidents.
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Communicate effectively with teaching staff and school leadership about any issues or successes during cover lessons.
Person Specification:
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Experience working with children or young people (e.g., as a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor).
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Ability to manage behaviour effectively and maintain a positive learning environment.
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Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to a variety of classroom settings.
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Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
What We Offer:
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Competitive pay and flexible working hours.
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Training and ongoing support to develop classroom management skills.
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Opportunities to gain experience in schools, with potential for further career progression.
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The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students.
