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Cover Supervisor / Cover Teacher (Contract)

11 August by TeacherActive : South : Bristol

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -South West England -Bristol -Bristol
Salary:
£110 - £130/day

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Bristol
Start Date: September
Salary: £110 - £130 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or Sports Coach looking to take the next step towards a career in teaching?

Are you considering teacher training and looking for hands-on classroom experience to develop your confidence and skills?

Are you an overseas-trained teacher looking to gain valuable experience in English secondary schools and strengthen your knowledge of the UK education system?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with supportive secondary schools across Bristol who are looking to appoint confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors. The schools provide positive learning environments where staff are supported to develop their classroom experience and build strong relationships with students.

The schools are looking for Cover Supervisors to work on a full-time basis from September, delivering pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher, managing classroom behaviour and ensuring students remain engaged with their learning. For Teaching Assistants and Sports Coaches looking to progress into teaching, becoming a Cover Supervisor is a great stepping stone, and full training will be provided for candidates wishing to take the next step into a Cover Supervisor role.

The successful Cover Supervisor will have:

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged students, ideally as a Teaching Assistant, Sports Coach or within another educational setting
• Confidence working with groups of young people and leading classroom activities
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage behaviour and create a positive learning environment
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and school staff
• A proactive, adaptable approach and genuine enthusiasm for progressing within education

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Full training and support to help you progress into a Cover Supervisor role
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are a Teaching Assistant or Sports Coach ready to take on more responsibility, an aspiring teacher wanting meaningful classroom experience, or an overseas-trained teacher looking to build experience within English schools, this Cover Supervisor role could be an excellent next step.

Click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: michelle.kelly@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0117 223 2200

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