Calling All Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, Support Workers (MUST HOLD AN ENHANCED DBS)

Principal Recruitment; Harrow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Training and support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Principal Recruitment seeks Cover Supervisors to support Harrow schools by supervising classes when teachers are absent. You will deliver pre-prepared materials, maintain discipline, and promote positive learning and inclusion.

Ideal candidates have experience with young people, strong communication, and safeguarding commitments. An Enhanced DBS is required. The role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, training, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in roles such as youth worker, coach or mentor.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for building positive relationships with staff and students.
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS disclosure to work in schools.

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.
• Act as a positive role model and promote respectful, productive classroom environments.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and behaviour incidents.
• Communicate with teaching staff and leadership about issues and successes during cover lessons.

Skills

Youth work experience

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Flexibility

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Cover Supervisors - Secondary Schools in Harrow
Location: Harrow, 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? Harrow 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.