Ringwood School Academy · Ringwood, South East
About this Role Cover Supervisor - Salary Grade C Point 5: FTE £26,283 per annum Actual salary £20,562p.a. (33.75 hours per week, term time only.) Hours of Work: 08.20 - 15.40 Part time also considered. Permanent Contract Hours: 8.20am - 15.40pm This is an excellent opportunity for someone who would like to gain school and classroom experience before moving into a career in teaching, as well as for recent graduates or experienced individuals who enjoy working with young people and want to make a difference in a school setting. Are you passionate about working with young people and supporting their learning journey? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our vibrant secondary school community. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day running of the school by providing high-quality classroom supervision in the absence of a teacher. About the Role: As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-prepared lessons and ensuring students remain focused, engaged, and on task. You will supervise whole classes across a range of subjects when teachers are absent due to short-term sickness, professional development, meetings, or time allocated for planning, preparation, and assessment. Key Responsibilities: Supervising students in the classroom during the absence of the regular teacher. Ensuring a calm and purposeful learning environment. Managing classroom behaviour effectively and in line with the school's policies. Supporting students to complete the work set and helping with any queries where possible. Providing feedback to teaching staff about the lesson and student behaviour. We’re looking for someone who: Has a genuine interest in education and supporting young people. Is confident, resilient, and able to manage classroom behaviour positively. Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills. Is flexible, reliable, and able to think on their feet. Qualifications: Experience of working with children of the relevant age is desirable but not essential Numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to NVQ level 2 or GCSE C in Maths and English A Degree is desirable but not essential Competence in the use of ICT to support teaching and learning Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and within a team A basic understanding of how secondary schools operate (training will be provided to support with this) In Return, We Offer: A supportive and welcoming team environment, with dedicated pastoral and behaviour training and support. Access to high quality Continuous Professional Development, including safeguarding, behaviour management and support for those wishing to progress into teaching A chance to gain valuabl