Connex - East Midlands
Cover Supervisor
Location: Lincoln
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 proactive Cover Supervisor within this well-established Secondary school. This role involves supporting across all subject areas, ensuring that the pupils are provided with a safe working environment that allows them to learn effectively, as well as completing lesson reviews that provide the returning staff member with information about the classes that have been covered. The successful candidate will be able to remain calm under pressure, think on their feet and build positive relationships with young people who require additional support, whilst following and adhering to the schools safeguarding and behaviour policies.
About the School
This well-regarded mainstream secondary school in Lincoln has built a strong local reputation for providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for both students and staff. The school is committed to maintaining high standards of education, behaviour and pupil development. Set within a historic building, the school takes great pride in its heritage, with displays and photographs throughout the site showcasing its rich history dating back to the early 1900s. This creates a unique and welcoming atmosphere where tradition and modern education come together. Connex Education has an established and valued relationship with the school and is their first choice for supply staffing, supporting their day-to-day and long-term recruitment needs. Feedback from staff who have worked at the school highlights that pupils are polite, respectful and welcoming towards supply staff, making it a positive environment to work in. The school offers on-site parking for staff who arrive before 8:15am, as the main gates close during pupil arrival to ensure a safe and organised start to the school day. The school is also easily accessible via public transport, making it convenient for staff travelling from across the local area.
Person Specification
To be considered for this role candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:
- Degree OR GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above for both or equivalent Functional Skill Level 2)
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with pupils and staff.
- Approachable, able to build respectful relationships with pupils.
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards supporting pupil progress and school life.
- Good literacy & numeracy skills to support learning and classroom administration.
- The ability to maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment.
- Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries within a school setting.
- Adaptable and resilient when working across different subjects and year groups.
- Upholds high standards of professional behaviour, presentation, and integrity.
- Open to professional development and constructive feedback.
- Completed the Connex Education/Academize Effective Cover Supervision training course (access will be provided to all suitable applicants).
- Full enhanced DBS certificate
- Completed 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.