Cover Supervisor

Job Summary

To provide short term cover in the absence of the classroom teacher, delivering high quality lessons using material pre-prepared by the teacher.

Cover Supervisor Key Tasks

• Deliver lessons where teaching staff are absent and where cover has been left, to a   high standard with limited preparation time and on occasion at short notice
• Deliver tutor time supervision
• Ensure students are engaged, positive and on task throughout the cover lesson
• Follow the school’s Behaviour Policy and actively manage and encourage excellent behaviour
• Undertake Teaching Assistant duties when required, taking direction from the class teacher and / or Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Coordinator and provide support to individuals and groups 
• Provide occasional administrative support to the Cover / Exams Manager at times when classroom cover is not required
• Ensure that equipment and materials are suitable for the learning activities
•  Under the direction of teaching staff or the SEND Coordinator, prepare materials and teaching aids where necessary
• Ensure that both positive and negative behaviour is recorded in an accurate and timely manner
• Assist in training new staff 
• In conjunction with colleagues, participate and assist with the supervision of students on educational visits
• Actively encourage students to participate in the life and activities of the school to the best of their ability to help maximise the potential in all
• Contribute to the maintenance of classroom displays and general classroom appearance
•  Attend school meetings as required
• Carry out break and lunchtime duties as agreed with the line manager