Smile Education are currently recruiting for a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to work across secondary schools in Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to build experience within secondary education. The role could suit an experienced Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, aspiring teacher or someone with previous experience supporting children and young people.
The RoleAs a Cover Supervisor, you will support schools by supervising classes when teachers are absent. You will be responsible for delivering pre-prepared work, maintaining a positive classroom environment and ensuring students remain focused and engaged with their learning.
One of the key benefits of working with Smile Education is the flexibility we can offer. Whether you're looking for full-time work, a few days each week or occasional cover, we can help find opportunities that fit around your availability.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise classes and deliver pre-prepared lessons.
- Maintain a calm, positive and purposeful learning environment.
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively.
- Support students with their learning and keep them focused on task.
- Provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons where required.
- Adapt to different schools, subjects and year groups.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience working with children or young people.
- Confidence managing a classroom and maintaining expectations.
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
- The ability to work across different subjects and year groups.
- A reliable, flexible and adaptable approach.
- A genuine interest in supporting young people and their education.
Why Work With Smile Education?Smile Education has a strong track record of supporting education professionals across the region. We offer
flexible opportunities across Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas, whether you're looking for regular work or occasional cover.
You'll have the support of a dedicated consultant, access to training and CPD opportunities, and the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a range of secondary schools.
SafeguardingSmile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete the necessary compliance and safeguarding checks, including DBS, Barred List, Prohibited List and qualification checks where applicable.
If you're a
confident, reliable and adaptable individual looking for flexible Cover Supervisor work in Shrewsbury, we'd love to hear from you.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.