Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Dagenham
Contract Type: Full-time


Job Summary:
Axcis is working with a Secondary school in Dagenham, who are seeking a reliable and confident Cover Supervisor to join their dynamic secondary school team. The successful candidate will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring that students remain on task with the work set and maintain a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise students during the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring that pre-set work is completed.
• Manage classroom behaviour and uphold the school's behaviour policy.
• Provide support to students by answering questions related to the work set (not teaching).
• Report back to the relevant teacher/department on student progress and behaviour.
• Ensure the classroom is left in a tidy condition at the end of the lesson.
• Provide supervision during exams, lunch, or break times as required.
• Support the wider school environment, including cover for admin or pastoral duties if needed.

Requirements:
• Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Experience working with young people, preferably in a school setting.
• Good classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, assertive, and professional under pressure.
• Degree or education-related qualification.
• Experience as a teaching assistant, youth worker, or tutor.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.


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