Education Support

Cover Supervisor

Littleover Community School · Derby · Derby

Job description

Many thanks for your interest in the Cover Supervisor position. Join our team and play a key role in supporting students’ learning every day. You’ll step into classrooms during short-term teacher absence, keeping students focused, engaged and motivated as they work through pre-prepared lessons. If you enjoy working with young people, can create a positive and purposeful atmosphere, and want a role where no two days are the same, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in our school environment.

We are seeking someone who has:

Experience of working with young people, ideally in a school or similar environment.

Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

Confidence using ICT and the ability to follow and deliver set work across a range of subjects.

The ability to build rapport, remain calm under pressure and manage behaviour positively.

Good literacy and numeracy, with GCSE English and Maths (A*–C or equivalent).

A flexible, proactive approach and a commitment to safeguarding and supporting students’ success.

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About this school

Littleover Community School

Community school · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Good

Pupils: 1,822
Avg teacher salary: £49,421
Pupil:teacher ratio: 18.2:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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