Calling all Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, Support Workers (MUST HOLD

Principal Education; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible working hours

Training and ongoing support

Experience in schools

Job summary

Principal Education is seeking Cover Supervisors for secondary schools in Hounslow. You will supervise classes in the absence of teachers, using prepared materials and supporting students with behavioural and learning needs to maintain a positive learning environment.

Role offers competitive pay and flexible hours, with training and ongoing support to develop classroom management skills. Opportunity to gain experience in schools across the borough and contribute to student welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly in different schools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in teachers’ absence, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities.
• Support students with behavioural and learning needs to promote inclusion.
• Act as a positive role model, fostering respect and teamwork in the classroom.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and incidents, and communicate with staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Flexibility

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Cover Supervisors – Secondary Schools in Hounslow

Location: Hounslow, 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? Hounslow 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