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.