Job Description

Spencer Clarke Group are looking for Cover Supervisors to join to work within secondary schools across Blackpool & The Fylde Coast

Being a Cover Supervisor is a highly responsible position with daily variations. Typically working with students aged 11-16, cover supervisors facilitate pre-planned lessons in the absence of the regular class teacher. Covering multiple subjects, they must manage classroom behaviour to ensure students remain engaged in a safe and productive learning environment. This role is not a teaching position, so no teaching qualifications or prior experience are required. For those considering a future in teaching, this is a valuable opportunity to gain relevant experience.

This role is flexible and can accommodate other personal or work commitments. Typically work is available 1 to 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 3 PM and during school term time.

Expected Duties will include:

• Delivering work set by the class teacher.
• Managing student behaviour to ensure they stay focused on the assigned tasks.
• Answering student questions during the lesson.
• Handling immediate issues or emergencies according to school policies and procedures.
• Reporting any problems or behavioural issues as per school policies.

What we are looking for:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Confidence in leading a class and managing challenging behaviour.
• Experience working with children or young people in any setting, including volunteer work or placements - not essential but certainly is beneficial.
• Adaptability and confidence.
• Background experiences which would certainly help you in this role would be; sport coaching, holiday clubs, dance instructor, swimming instructor or interested in becoming a teacher.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay rates of up to 120 a day.
• Continual support
• Bespoke Cover Supervisor Training

How to Apply:
Send your CV or contact Matt Byrne-Fraser on (phone number removed) for more information.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to 250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Matt Byrne-Fraser on remembering to include your details.