Cover Supervisor - SEMH

Cover Supervisor - Secondary School

Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire Employer: Tradewind Recruitment Contract: Full-time, long-term opportunity

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a confident, reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to work within a welcoming secondary school in the St Neots area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and can confidently manage a classroom, ensuring students remain engaged and continue with their learning during teacher absences.

Whether you are an experienced Cover Supervisor or someone looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4 during the short-term absence of teaching staff.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure students remain on task.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Ensure students understand the work set and encourage them to complete activities.
• Adapt your approach to support students of different abilities and learning needs.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including behaviour and safeguarding.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement and lesson progress.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff across the school.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with secondary-aged pupils or young people.
• Is confident managing a classroom and maintaining positive behaviour.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Can use their initiative and adapt to different classroom situations.
• Is reliable, flexible and able to build positive relationships with students.
• Has a genuine interest in education and supporting young people.

Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Youth Worker or in a similar role would be beneficial. Graduates considering a future career in teaching are also encouraged to apply.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience.
• Access to free professional development and CPD opportunities.
• Access to the National College following your first day of work.
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to gain experience across local secondary schools.
• Potential for longer-term and permanent opportunities.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity as a Cover Supervisor in the St Neots area, we would love to hear from you.

For further information or to apply, please contact Hannah at Tradewind Recruitment: