Cover Supervisor – St Albans

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School – St Albans, Hertfordshire

Supply Teacher | Classroom Teacher | Cover Supervisor

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Pay: Up to £120 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-Time and Part-Time

At Engage Education, we know that schools rely on high-quality support staff to provide an excellent education for their students. We’ve spent over a decade building strong relationships with schools across Hertfordshire, and we’re now working with an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in St Albans to recruit an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their team as soon as possible!

About the role:

• Supervise whole classes across a range of subjects during the short-term absence of the class teacher.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students understand and complete the work that has been set.
• Maintain a calm, positive and purposeful learning environment where students remain focused and engaged.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and consistently in line with the school’s policies and expectations.
• Provide encouragement and general support to students, helping them to stay on task and participate in their learning.
• Build positive relationships with students while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and conduct.
• Work flexibly across different subjects and year groups, adapting confidently to the needs of each class.
• Report back to teaching staff on student engagement, behaviour and any issues arising during the lesson.
• Promote the school’s commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing at all times.
• Support the wider life of the school and work collaboratively with teaching and support staff.

The ideal candidate will have excellent behaviour management skills and previous experience of working with young people, ideally within a school or educational environment. Graduates, aspiring teachers and experienced Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants are also encouraged to apply.

About the school:

• An Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, providing education for students aged 11–18.
• A welcoming, ambitious and supportive school community with high expectations for both students and staff.
• A strong focus on academic achievement, personal development and helping students reach their full potential.
• A positive and purposeful learning environment where students are encouraged to engage fully with their education.
• A supportive and collaborative staff team who work together to provide the best possible outcomes for students.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the wellbeing of every student.
• Excellent pastoral support, ensuring students are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• A broad curriculum and a wide range of opportunities for students to develop their interests, skills and aspirations.
• Opportunities for staff to access high-quality CPD, training and professional development.
• A school that values respect, ambition, responsibility and positive relationships.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a highly regarded secondary school and make a genuine difference to young people’s lives.

About us:

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• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions via Creative Education
• Your own dedicated consultant to support you throughout the application process
• £50 ‘Refer a Friend’ Amazon voucher via our EngageNow app

How to apply:

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