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Cover Supervisor
Whitby School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/5/2026
About this role
Are you considering a career working with young people? This entry level role is ideal for you! Our Opportunity We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our team. What is a Cover Supervisor? You will provide cover for short term absences, delivering tasks to students as set out by the classroom teacher, managing classroom organisation, and encouraging positive student behaviour and motivation. As well as covering lessons, you will supervise students, assist in targeted work with small groups of students, and undertake administrative support for the academic and pastoral systems of the school. You will develop positive and motivational relationships with students which support the raising of achievement. The role is wonderfully varied, you will be able to develop administrative skills as well as educational support skills. Childcare or supporting learning qualifications are desirable but not essential, making this an ideal opportunity for candidates who wish to transition from an administration role into a teaching assistant career. What you will need to succeed: • Childcare or supporting learning qualifications are desirable but not essential • GCSE Maths & English at grade C / grade 4 as a minimum • Committed to supporting students • Excellent interpersonal skills • Effective communicator both orally and in writing • Effective ICT skills • Excellent organisational and administrative skills • Understanding of the educational system and current developments Experience within a school environment assisting pupils is not essential but may be preferred.