Calling all Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, Support Workers

Principal Education; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Principal Education is seeking Cover Supervisors to support Hillingdon secondary schools in appointing capable individuals to supervise classes when teachers are absent. The role suits youth workers, sports coaches, or behaviour mentors aiming to impact student learning in a busy school environment.

You will supervise students, deliver prepared activities, and help maintain a positive learning climate with a focus on safeguarding and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Flexible, reliable and adaptable to various classrooms.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff.
• Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion.
• Be a positive role model and foster respect and teamwork in the classroom.
• Maintain accurate attendance and behaviour records.
• Communicate with staff and leadership about issues or successes.

Skills

Experience with children

Interpersonal communication

Behaviour management

Flexibility/adaptability

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

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Cover Supervisors – Secondary Schools in Hillingdon

Location: Hillingdon, London

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours

About the Role:

Are you a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor looking to make a meaningful impact in schools? Hillingdon secondary schools are seeking motivated and dynamic Cover Supervisors to support teaching staff by supervising classes across a range of subjects when teachers are absent.

This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with experience working with young people to bring their skills into the classroom, help maintain positive learning environments, and support students’ behaviour and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement.


• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff.


• Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion and positive outcomes.


• Act as a positive role model, fostering respect and teamwork in the classroom.


• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and behaviour incidents.


• Communicate effectively with teaching staff and school leadership about any issues or successes during cover lessons.

Person Specification:

• Experience working with children or young people (e.g., as a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor).


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to manage behaviour effectively and maintain a positive learning environment.


• Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to a variety of classroom settings.


• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.


• Must hold an Enhanced DBS

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and flexible working hours.


• Training and ongoing support to develop classroom management skills.


• Opportunities to gain experience in schools, with potential for further career progression.


• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students

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