Zen Educate is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Cover Supervisors to join our community of supply educators supporting schools across Preston and nearby areas.
Whether you’re looking for short-term placements, flexible day-to-day work, or longer-term cover opportunities, Zen Educate helps you find roles that suit your lifestyle and experience.
As a Cover Supervisor, you step in when a teacher is absent. Your core focus is to maintain a safe, ordered, and productive learning environment while pupils complete pre-set assignments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Confidently supervise and manage classroom activities in the absence of the teacher.
- Communicate effectively with students to clarify instructions and provide educational support.
- Oversee pupils completing work left by the absent teacher.
- Follow and implement instructions accurately, distributing and collecting work.
- Report back to staff on student progress and any incidents that occurred.
Essential Requirements:
We are specifically seeking candidates who are ready to step into this role with demonstrable confidence and professionalism. To be successful, we are looking for:
- Experience: Have at least two years of recent, strong experience as a Teaching Assistant (TA) within a school environment or previous experience working with children in a care/youth work setting.
- Educated to degree or working towards (preferred)
- Confidence in Behaviour Management: Proven ability to handle challenging behaviours effectively.
- Reliability: Able to adapt quickly to different school environments and lesson plans.
- Professionalism: A proactive approach to ensuring all instructions are followed accurately.Why Zen Educate?
Zen Educate is a certified social enterprise supporting over 600 schools across the UK. We make the teaching journey simple, transparent, and fair.
We offer:
- Better Pay: Our fair pay model ensures you get a competitive wage with no hidden fees or deductions.
- Dedicated Support: Our friendly team is always on hand to help you find the right role and support you throughout your career.
- Simple Process: Our user-friendly app makes it easy to find and manage your work, all in one place.
Referral Bonus Programme:
Earn extra by referring friends or colleagues. Once you register with Zen Educate, you'll have access to a referral link on the platform and app. For every teacher or TA you refer who completes registration and works through Zen Educate, you can earn up to £100. T&Cs apply.
By applying, you agree to Zen Educate’s terms of service and privacy policy (available on our website). We may contact you via email, phone or text regarding your application.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £108.50-£115.00 per day
Work Location: In person
