Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools - Wellingborough

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time | Flexible Supply & Long-Term Opportunities
Salary: Competitive daily rates dependent on experience
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Are You Confident, Enthusiastic and Passionate About Working with Young People?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting enthusiastic, reliable and confident Cover Supervisors to work within secondary schools across the Wellingborough area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with young people and are looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school environment.

Whether you're an experienced Cover Supervisor, a recent graduate considering a career in teaching, or someone with experience in coaching, youth work, mentoring or supporting young people, we would love to hear from you!

We have a range of opportunities available, including flexible day-to-day supply, short-term placements and longer-term positions, allowing you to find work that suits your availability and career goals.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of their usual teacher, ensuring students remain engaged and complete the work that has been set.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising classes across Key Stages 3 and 4 in a secondary school environment.

• Delivering pre-prepared lessons and ensuring students understand the tasks they have been set.

• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.

• Encouraging students to remain focused, engaged and motivated.

• Supporting students with their learning and answering general questions where appropriate.

• Following school policies and procedures, including behaviour management and safeguarding.

• Building positive professional relationships with students and school staff.

• Managing classroom routines and ensuring lessons run smoothly.

• Providing feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement, behaviour and completed work.

• Supporting students with additional learning needs where required.

• Adapting confidently to different classrooms, subjects and school environments.

You will not be expected to plan or prepare lessons, as work will already be provided by the school.

What Are We Looking For?

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people.

• Are confident managing groups of secondary school students.

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Can maintain a positive and structured classroom environment.

• Are adaptable, organised and able to think on their feet.

• Have a calm, patient and professional approach to behaviour management.

• Are reliable, enthusiastic and committed to supporting young people's education.

• Can follow instructions and work effectively as part of a school team.

• Have a genuine interest in education and supporting student development.

Relevant Experience Could Include:

• Cover Supervisor or Classroom Supervisor

• Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant

• Sports Coach or Activity Leader

• Youth Worker or Youth Mentor

• Graduate considering a career in teaching

• Tutor or Academic Mentor

• SEN/SEMH Support Worker

• Children's Residential Support Worker

• Learning and Development or Training Roles

Previous Cover Supervisor experience is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills who are confident working with young people.

A teaching qualification is not required for this position.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive daily rates dependent on experience.

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.

• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements.

• Opportunities to work within a variety of secondary schools a