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Cover Supervisor - Central London

Aspire People
Greater London
2 days ago
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Job description

Cover Supervisor - Secondary School
Location: North London
Company: Aspire People Limited

Aspire People is currently recruiting for a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to work in a range of secondary schools across North West London. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about education and are looking to gain valuable classroom experience - perfect for aspiring teachers or those with experience working with young people.

Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise classes during the short-term absence of the regular teacher.
* Ensure students remain on task with the work set and follow the school's behaviour policies.
* Provide support where needed, helping to clarify instructions and keep students engaged.
* Manage classroom behaviour in line with school expectations.
* Report back to teaching staff on student progress and any issues during cover lessons.

Requirements:
* Experience working with young people in a school, coaching, or youth work setting.
* Strong classroom presence and the ability to manage behaviour effectively.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* A flexible, reliable, and positive approach.
* Educated to A-Level or degree level (desirable).
* Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Benefits:
* Competitive daily rate.
* Flexible work across a variety of local secondary schools.
* Ideal for gaining experience before starting teacher training.
* Full support from Aspire People's experienced education consultants.
* Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.


If you're confident, enthusiastic, and ready to take on a new challenge in the classroom, we want to hear from you!

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