Cover Supervisor
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Cover Supervisor
- Top London school
- Full time cover supervisor position/6th Form study supervisor
- West London
- September Start
- Salary £100- £145 per day
JOB DESCRIPTION
Cover supervisor to work within a highly prestigious girls school on a full time basis to start in September. The cover supervisor position is going to be working with pupils and overseeing the school's 6 form study room and supporting them with their learning and managing behaviour. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within one of the best schools within London. The school is keen to look over cover supervisor CVs ASAP and meet cover supervisor's over the next couple of weeks.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
This is an outstanding all-girls school based in the heart of London. The school has an academic history of excellence (87% A*- C at GCSE including English & Maths) in addition to state of the art facilities. This over-subscribed school has four applicants for ever space available and boasts a brilliant reputation within the local community. All in all this is an excellent school to work within both in terms of students and staff members.
The Ideal cover supervisor
We are looking for bright, energetic individuals who either have experience working in secondary schools or who are educated to degree level and have an interest in working with children/young people. Support and training will be provided by both the school and us here at Reeson Education.
Your tasks are likely to include:
- Overseeing the 6 Form Study room
- Maintaining a good level of pupil behaviour and ensuring students are on task.
- Assisting with tasks as required by the school.
REQUIREMENTS
Applications are welcome from cover supervisor 's at any stage in their career. This role is ideal for a candidate who is looking to progress with a school based career, possibly leading to teaching in the future. Please send your CV to Gavin at Reeson Education as soon as possible.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%
Key skills
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⭐ Highlight any secondary school experience or degree qualification at the top of your CV as the school welcomes candidates at any career stage
📊 Quantify your experience with young people: 'Supervised 25 students in study sessions, maintaining 95% on-task behaviour'
🎯 Emphasise behaviour management skills as you'll be overseeing 6th Form study rooms and maintaining pupil discipline
🌐 Mention any experience with GCSE-level academic support since this outstanding school achieves 87% A*-C grades
🤝 Show your interest in education career progression as this role suits candidates considering future teaching
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- •Supervised 30 6th Form students in study sessions, maintaining 95% on-task behaviour and supporting GCSE revision across 8 subject areas
- •Managed behaviour interventions for secondary school pupils aged 11-18, reducing disruption incidents by 40% through consistent positive reinforcement strategies
- •Provided academic support to 25 students weekly in study room environment, helping achieve 90% assignment completion rates during supervised sessions
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Cover Supervisor position at your prestigious all-girls school in West London through Reeson Education. Your school's outstanding academic record of 87% A*-C GCSE grades and reputation for excellence makes this an ideal environment where I can contribute my behaviour management skills and passion for supporting young people's education.
My background in working with secondary-age students has prepared me to effectively oversee 6th Form study rooms and maintain the high standards your school expects. I understand the importance of creating a focused learning environment whilst providing academic support across different subjects.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you manage a 6th Form study room with students working on different subjects?
- ›What strategies would you use to maintain behaviour standards in an all-girls secondary school?
- ›How would you support students with GCSE-level academic work outside your subject expertise?
- ›What safeguarding procedures would you follow if concerned about a student's welfare?
- ›How would you adapt your supervision style for different age groups from Year 7 to Year 13?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to manage challenging behaviour from young people
- ›Describe a situation where you had to quickly adapt to support someone's learning needs
- ›Give an example of when you showed initiative in an educational or supervisory role
- ›Tell me about a time you worked effectively as part of a team in a school environment
- ›Describe how you would handle a situation where students were not following instructions
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to manage challenging behaviour from young people
Describe a situation where you had to quickly adapt to support someone's learning needs