Cover & Behaviour Supervisor

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd. is seeking a Cover & Behaviour Supervisor for an immediate start in Tower Hamlets, East London. This full-time, term-time only role supports classroom learning and school-wide behaviour management to create a calm, safe environment.

Ideal for graduates aiming at teacher training or individuals with strong behaviour management skills. The role involves supervising lessons in staff absence, managing student behaviour, and supporting pastoral duties across the school.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students or in a school setting.
• Strong ability to manage groups calmly under pressure and follow policies.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and safeguarding.
• Organised, proactive and professional approach to duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pre-prepared lessons in the absence of teaching staff.
• Manage the behaviour of whole classes in line with the school's policy.
• Respond to pupil queries regarding set work and record outcomes.
• Provide feedback on student engagement and behaviour to teachers.
• Escort students between lessons and supervise during breaks and changeovers.
• Record incidents and maintain behaviour logs.

Skills

Group management

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Organisation

Job description

Cover & Behaviour Supervisor

Tower Hamlets, East London

Immediate start

Full-Time | Term-Time Only

Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Are you confident, resilient and passionate about supporting young people to succeed?

We are working in partnership with a well-established secondary school in Tower Hamlets to appoint a dedicated Cover & Behaviour Supervisor. This is a key role within the school, supporting both classroom learning and the wider behaviour management systems to ensure a calm, safe and purposeful environment.

This position would suit graduates considering teacher training, experienced cover supervisors, youth workers, or individuals with strong behaviour management skills.

The Role

Cover Supervision Duties:

• Supervise pre-prepared lessons in the absence of teaching staff
• Manage the behaviour of whole classes in line with the school's behaviour policy
• Respond to pupil queries regarding set work
• Collect completed work and return to the class teacher
• Provide clear feedback on student engagement and behaviour
• Deal with any immediate issues or emergencies in line with school procedures

Behaviour & Pastoral Responsibilities:

• Promote and maintain high standards of student behaviour across the school
• Conduct building patrols to ensure students are in lessons
• Escort students to classrooms when required
• Supervise key areas during lesson changeover, break and lunchtime
• Support the management of the school's Exclusion Room
• Run and supervise detentions (including after school)
• Assist with dismissal procedures and maintain site security
• Record incidents and update behaviour logs on the school system
• Act as a First Aider when required (training provided if necessary)

The Ideal Candidate

• Confident managing groups of secondary-aged students
• Calm under pressure with strong behaviour management skills
• Able to follow school policies including safeguarding, behaviour, inclusion and health & safety
• Committed to equality, diversity and safeguarding
• Organised, proactive and professional
• Previous school-based experience is desirable but not essential. Full training and support will be provided.

The School

Inclusive and diverse secondary school in Tower Hamlets

Strong behaviour systems and supportive senior leadership

Clear procedures and well-structured day-to-day routines

Opportunity for career progression, including routes into teaching

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable secondary school experience or build a long-term career within education.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy