Connex - East Midlands
Cover Supervisor
Location: Derby
Pay: Up to £650 per week
Hours: Full Time and Part Time hours available
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
About the Role
Connex Education are recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming and successful secondary school in Derby. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where high expectations, strong pastoral care and positive relationships are at the heart of school life. As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subject areas, ensuring learning continues in the absence of the class teacher. You will create a calm and purposeful classroom environment, encourage pupils to remain engaged in their learning, manage behaviour in line with the school’s expectations and provide clear feedback to teaching staff following each lesson. The successful candidate will be organised, adaptable and confident leading classes of students aged 11–18. You will be able to build positive relationships with both pupils and staff, demonstrate excellent communication skills and be committed to supporting students to achieve their best. This role would suit graduates considering a career in teaching, experienced Cover Supervisors or individuals with experience working with young people in an educational setting.
About the School
This well-established secondary school and sixth form is recognised for combining strong academic standards with a caring and inclusive ethos. Serving a diverse community, the school places great emphasis on developing the whole child, encouraging pupils to grow academically, socially and personally through a broad curriculum and extensive enrichment opportunities. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection confirmed it continues to be a “Good” school, highlighting that pupils feel safe and cared for, benefit from strong pastoral support and positive relationships with staff, and enjoy an ambitious curriculum that encourages them to succeed. Inspectors also noted the school’s inclusive approach and the positive feedback from parents regarding the care and support provided to students. The school offers modern facilities, a thriving sixth form and excellent transport links, making it easily accessible from across Derby and the surrounding areas. It provides an excellent setting for education professionals looking to gain valuable classroom experience within a supportive and ambitious school community.
Person Specification
To be considered for this role, candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:
- Degree OR GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above in both, or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2).
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with pupils and staff.
- The ability to build positive and respectful relationships with pupils.
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards supporting pupil progress and school life.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills to support learning and classroom administration.
- The ability to maintain a calm, purposeful and positive learning environment.
- An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries within a school setting.
- Adaptability and resilience when working across different subjects and year groups.
- High standards of professional behaviour, presentation and integrity.
- A willingness to engage in professional development and respond positively to feedback.
- Completion of the Connex Education / Academize Effective Cover Supervision training course (access will be provided to all suitable applicants).
- A full enhanced DBS certificate.
- Completion of the Connex Education onboarding process.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.
- Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.
- Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.
- Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform.
- Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.
- Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here – https://connex-education.com/referrals/refer-a-colleague/
Protected characteristics statement
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.