Aspiring Teacher - Cover Supervisor Hackney

Protocol Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an Aspiring Teacher – Classroom Supervisor in Greater London. This full-time role provides a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience by managing students in secondary classes. Ideal for graduates or teaching assistants, you will supervise lessons, support students, and gain insights into teaching without the responsibilities of lesson planning. Your journey into teaching starts here, with opportunities for flexible work and additional training.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free CPD training

Friendly consultant support

Opportunities for teacher training

Qualifications

• Confidently communicate with secondary-age students.
• Manage behaviour calmly and consistently.
• Desire to build classroom experience before teacher training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise secondary classes using pre-set lesson materials.
• Keep students on task and engaged.
• Build rapport and set clear expectations.

Skills

Confident communication with secondary-age students

Behaviour management

Energy and patience

Professional presence

Education

Degree or equivalent experience working with young people

Job description

Aspiring Teacher – Classroom Supervisor

Location: Hackney
Pay: £90–£130 per day (weekly PAYE pay)
Contract: Full-time / Flexible / Long-term
Start: ASAP

Thinking about teacher training but want real classroom experience first?

This Aspiring Teacher – Classroom Supervisor role is a brilliant stepping stone into teaching. You’ll be based in a secondary school, gaining hands‑on experience managing classes, building confidence, and learning what life in the classroom is really like, without planning or marking.

You’ll step into lessons when teachers are absent, keep students on task, and make sure learning continues calmly and confidently.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervising secondary classes using pre-set lesson materials
• Managing behaviour and keeping students focused and engaged
• Building rapport and setting clear, consistent expectations
• Supporting students to complete work and stay on track
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and SLT

This role is ideal if you are:

• An aspiring teacher considering PGCE or Schools Direct
• A graduate with experience working with young people
• A teaching assistant ready to step up
• A youth worker, coach, or mentor confident with behaviour
• If you have a DBS on the update service and are able to get 2 references, the process will be super quick!

You’ll suit this role if you:

• Are confident communicating with secondary-age students
• Can manage behaviour calmly and consistently
• Want to build classroom experience before teacher training
• Bring energy, patience, and a professional presence

Why start your journey with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• Flexible work while you explore your next steps
• Free access to CPD, behaviour, and classroom management training
• Friendly, local consultant support throughout
• Opportunities to move into teacher training or long-term roles

Thrive trained? That’s a big plus. Not yet? We offer FREE Thrive training, which schools love and gives you a strong edge when applying for teaching roles.

If you’re serious about teaching and want experience that actually prepares you for it, this role is a great place to start.

Apply now or get in touch for a no‑pressure chat. Please email [e-mail]

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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