Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Location: Nottingham
Pay: Up to £650 per week
Hours: Full Time and Part Time hours available

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

About The Role

Connex Education are recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a successful and inclusive secondary school in Nottingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people and creating a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage, achieve and develop confidence in their abilities.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play an important role in ensuring continuity of learning by delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects in the absence of the class teacher. You will support students to remain focused on their work, encourage positive attitudes towards learning and maintain a calm and purposeful classroom environment.

The successful candidate will be confident leading classes of secondary-aged students, able to build positive relationships and manage behaviour effectively while maintaining the school’s high expectations.

You will work closely with teaching staff to support student progress, provide feedback following lessons and contribute to a consistent and supportive learning experience for all students.

You will be organised, adaptable and approachable, with excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to make a difference to young people.

This role would suit graduates considering a career in teaching, experienced Cover Supervisors, Teaching Assistants, Learning Mentors or individuals with experience working with young people in an educational or youth setting.

About the School

This welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Nottingham, is committed to helping every student achieve their academic and personal potential. The school places a strong emphasis on high expectations, positive relationships and creating a calm, focused environment where students can learn without disruption. The school provides a broad and ambitious curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, alongside a well-established Sixth Form and a strong programme of personal development and enrichment. Students are encouraged to become successful, independent and resilient learners, with opportunities to develop their interests and prepare for their next stage of education, training or employment. Pastoral support and student wellbeing are important parts of the school’s approach, with staff working together to ensure students receive the guidance and support they need to succeed. The school also places a strong emphasis on behaviour, respect and positive attitudes to learning.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team who are committed to providing students with a safe, supportive and purposeful learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to gain valuable experience within a well-established secondary school.

The school is easily accessible from Kimberley, Eastwood, Watnall, Nuthall, Hucknall, Ilkeston, Stapleford and surrounding Nottinghamshire areas.

Role Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects in the absence of the class teacher.
• Supervising classes of secondary-aged students and maintaining a calm and purposeful learning environment.
• Ensuring students remain focused and engaged with the work provided.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school expectations and policies.
• Building positive and professional relationships with students.
• Supporting students with their learning and encouraging them to work independently.
• Providing feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement, behaviour and progress.
• Following lesson plans and ensuring learning objectives are communicated clearly.
• Supporting students with different abilities and learning needs.
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive and respectful classroom environment.
• Working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff.
• Supporting the wider school community when required.

Person Specification

To be considered for this role, candidates must have/be able to demonstrate:

• Experience working with young people in an educational, youth work, tutoring, coaching or similar setting is desirable.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them achieve their potential.
• The confidence to lead a classroom and maintain positive behaviour.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach.
• The ability to follow lesson plans and instructions effectively.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to adapt to different subjects and year groups.
• The ability to work independently while also being an effective member of a wider school team.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a school environment.
• Full enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to complete one.
• Completion of the Connex Education onboarding process.
• A minimum of two suitable references, including school-based references where applicable.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll. 
• Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies. 
• Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals. 
• Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform. 
• Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws. 
• Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here – 

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.  Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business. 

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.