Cover Supervisor - SEMH

Cover Supervisor - Secondary School

Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire
Employer: Tradewind Recruitment
Contract: Full-time, long-term opportunity

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a confident, reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to work within a welcoming secondary school in the St Neots area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and can confidently manage a classroom, ensuring students remain engaged and continue with their learning during teacher absences.

Whether you are an experienced Cover Supervisor or someone looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4 during the short-term absence of teaching staff.

Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure students remain on task.

Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.

Ensure students understand the work set and encourage them to complete activities.

Adapt your approach to support students of different abilities and learning needs.

Follow school policies and procedures, including behaviour and safeguarding.

Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement and lesson progress.

Build positive relationships with pupils and staff across the school.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience working with secondary-aged pupils or young people.

Is confident managing a classroom and maintaining positive behaviour.

Has excellent communication and organisational skills.

Can use their initiative and adapt to different classroom situations.

Is reliable, flexible and able to build positive relationships with students.

Has a genuine interest in education and supporting young people.

Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Youth Worker or in a similar role would be beneficial. Graduates considering a future career in teaching are also encouraged to apply.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience.

Access to free professional development and CPD opportunities.

Access to the National College following your first day of work.

A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement.

Opportunities to gain experience across local secondary schools.

Potential for longer-term and permanent opportunities.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity as a Cover Supervisor in the St Neots area, we would love to hear from you.

For further information or to apply, please contact Hannah at Tradewind Recruitment:

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed