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Cover Supervisor – Secondary School
Smile Education are currently recruiting for a Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in the Cannock area.
The school is a thriving and inclusive community where every student is recognised as an individual, with their own talents, aspirations and goals. There is a strong commitment to ensuring students feel valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.
With a broad and varied curriculum across GCSE, A Level and vocational pathways, students are provided with a wide range of opportunities to develop academically, personally and socially. The school also places significant importance on extracurricular opportunities, creativity, critical thinking and personal development, helping students build the confidence and skills they need for life beyond the classroom.
The school has high expectations for both achievement and behaviour and is committed to creating a caring, positive environment where students are challenged, motivated and encouraged to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to ensure that students remain at the heart of school life.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervising classes in the absence of the usual classroom teacher and ensuring students remain engaged with the work provided.
• Delivering pre-prepared lessons and following lesson plans and instructions effectively.
• Maintaining a calm, positive and purposeful learning environment.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school's policies and expectations.
• Supporting students with their learning and encouraging positive attitudes towards education.
• Ensuring students complete assigned tasks and remain focused throughout the lesson.
• Providing feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement, behaviour and work completed.
• Supporting students with additional needs where appropriate and ensuring an inclusive learning environment.
• Building positive and professional relationships with students and staff.
• Carrying out general duties associated with the smooth running of the school day when required.

The School Are Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a secondary school environment.
• Experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or similar role is desirable.
• A confident, calm and professional presence in the classroom.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage behaviour effectively and maintain high expectations.
• The confidence to supervise classes across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Flexibility, reliability and a positive approach to working as part of a school team.
• A genuine commitment to supporting students' learning, development and wellbeing.
• An understanding of the importance of creating a caring, inclusive and positive learning environment.

Why Work With Smile Education?
Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists with a proven track record of supporting experienced education professionals and those beginning their careers.
We provide access to training and CPD opportunities and work with a range of well-established schools and academy trusts across the local area. We are passionate about finding the right role for every candidate and providing ongoing support throughout your placement.
SafeguardingSmile Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be expected to undertake the necessary compliance checks, including Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS and qualification checks.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.