COVER SUPERVISOR
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £110 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Newport |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 199168 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities
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Supervise whole classes during the absence of the class teacher
Supervise whole classes during the absence of the class teacher
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Deliver pre-set lesson plans and learning materials provided by teaching staff
Deliver pre-set lesson plans and learning materials provided by teaching staff
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Maintain good order and discipline in the classroom, following the school's behaviour policy
Maintain good order and discipline in the classroom, following the school's behaviour policy
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Ensure pupils are engaged in learning activities and complete assigned work
Ensure pupils are engaged in learning activities and complete assigned work
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Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress, behaviour, and any issues arising
Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress, behaviour, and any issues arising
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Support pupils with their learning where appropriate, without teaching new content
Support pupils with their learning where appropriate, without teaching new content
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Manage classroom resources and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment
Manage classroom resources and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment
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Respond appropriately to emergencies or safeguarding concerns, following school procedures
Respond appropriately to emergencies or safeguarding concerns, following school procedures
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Uphold the ethos, values, and standards of the school at all times
Uphold the ethos, values, and standards of the school at all times
Person SpecificationEssential Criteria
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Experience working with children or young people ( schools, youth work, coaching, childcare)
Experience working with children or young people ( schools, youth work, coaching, childcare)
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Strong classroom management and communication skills
Strong classroom management and communication skills
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Ability to engage and motivate pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and/or KS2 where required)
Ability to engage and motivate pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and/or KS2 where required)
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Confidence supervising classes independently
Confidence supervising classes independently
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Good organisational skills and the ability to follow instructions accurately
Good organisational skills and the ability to follow instructions accurately
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A professional, calm, and adaptable approach
A professional, calm, and adaptable approach
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Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
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Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
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Supervise whole classes during the absence of the class teacher
Supervise whole classes during the absence of the class teacher
-
Deliver pre-set lesson plans and learning materials provided by teaching staff
Deliver pre-set lesson plans and learning materials provided by teaching staff
-
Maintain good order and discipline in the classroom, following the school's behaviour policy
Maintain good order and discipline in the classroom, following the school's behaviour policy
-
Ensure pupils are engaged in learning activities and complete assigned work
Ensure pupils are engaged in learning activities and complete assigned work
-
Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress, behaviour, and any issues arising
Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress, behaviour, and any issues arising
-
Support pupils with their learning where appropriate, without teaching new content
Support pupils with their learning where appropriate, without teaching new content
-
Manage classroom resources and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment
Manage classroom resources and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment
-
Respond appropriately to emergencies or safeguarding concerns, following school procedures
Respond appropriately to emergencies or safeguarding concerns, following school procedures
-
Uphold the ethos, values, and standards of the school at all times
Uphold the ethos, values, and standards of the school at all times
Person SpecificationEssential Criteria
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Experience working with children or young people ( schools, youth work, coaching, childcare)
Experience working with children or young people ( schools, youth work, coaching, childcare)
-
Strong classroom management and communication skills
Strong classroom management and communication skills
-
Ability to engage and motivate pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and/or KS2 where required)
Ability to engage and motivate pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and/or KS2 where required)
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Confidence supervising classes independently
Confidence supervising classes independently
-
Good organisational skills and the ability to follow instructions accurately
Good organisational skills and the ability to follow instructions accurately
-
A professional, calm, and adaptable approach
A professional, calm, and adaptable approach
-
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
-
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)