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Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary/Rate: £130 - £160 per day (depending on experience and school)
Contract Type: Temporary / Day-to-day / Possibility of permanent route
Start Date: ASAP / as soon as possible
Hours: Full-time or part-time; mainly term-time only in a secondary school setting

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise whole classes during the absence of the regular teacher and ensure continuity of learning.

Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials, respond to student questions about processes or tasks.

Manage classroom behaviour, maintain a safe and productive learning environment.

Collect completed work, report on any behaviour or learning issues back to teachers/school.

When not covering lessons, support other school administrative or supervision tasks as directed.

Person Specification / Required Skills & Experience:

A passion for working with young people and an ability to engage and motivate.

Strong behaviour management skills and confidence in leading a classroom.

Good communication and organisational skills; the ability to adapt to different classes and age groups.

Minimum educational requirements: often GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent). Degree level sometimes preferred.

Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain) and relevant safer recruitment checks.

Why This Role / What's On Offer:

Competitive daily rates for cover work in Colchester and surrounding area.

Flexibility: temp/day-to-day opportunities which can suit varied schedules.

Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience-ideal for those considering a teaching career or wanting variety.

Support from agencies or schools in place (training, CPD, induction) in some roles