The role

This is a supply role, so will be ad hoc day to day supply assignments.

The desired Cover Supervisor will be working with students with a wide range of ability levels.

Class sizes can vary depending upon schools and subjects, the required Cover Supervisor would need to be adaptable and knowledgeable of secondary schools and the expectations of a cover supervisor.

The role of a Cover Supervisor within a school is to teach and support learning whilst managing behaviour in the classroom in the absence of the Subject Teacher. The post holder would require the following characteristics; flexible, adaptable, good subject knowledge across the various subjects, excellent verbal and written skills, an enthusiasm for supporting and teaching in a secondary school of ages 11-16, a willingness to contribute to a school environment and the progress of students. The candidate will have a high level of professionalism and an excellent manner with children and young people.

*This position could be for a person who is keen to become a teacher and wanting more experience within a secondary setting.

The school

We currently work with a number of schools in and around Sheffield supporting their day to day and short-term cover needs and requirements. They expect a high level of professionalism and a good education from their Cover staff. Experience in this field is not essential, however a strong interest in education is and the willingness to undertake types of training to become an experienced cover supervisor.

Requirements

To be considered for the position of Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Have experience supporting Secondary ­­­­­­­­­­Aged Children.

• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of cover staff.
• Recent (within 2 years) relevant referenceable experience working with children.

• Have a passion for education and an interest in taking a teaching or support route.

Vision for Education is committed to Safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS Check that must be registered to the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country and look to continuously support secondary, primary and SEND schools across the UK.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package worth £350.
• Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.

• £50 refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated Secondary consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a Cover Supervisor in Sheffield who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Sheffield Secondary Consultant Alex on 0114 243 5555.

• Candidate will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS Check that must be registered to the Update Service
• Have experience supporting Secondary ­­­­­­­­­­Aged Children.
• Recent (within 2 years) relevant referenceable experience working with children.
• Have a passion for education and an interest in taking a teaching or support route.

• Experience within secondary education

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.