Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Basildon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Flexible zero-hour contract

Opportunities across Essex

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Essex is seeking Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools. You will deliver pre-set work in the absence of the regular class teacher, ensuring students remain engaged and on task.

The role requires minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a UK school, along with confident, adaptable and reliable work ethic and excellent communication skills. This temporary position offers a competitive daily rate and opportunities across several Essex schools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience working in a UK school setting (essential).
• Confident, adaptable, and reliable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively
• Ensure a safe and productive learning environment
• Support students with their learning as required
• Follow school policies and procedures

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools (Essex)

Location: Essex
Pay: £100–£140 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Zero-hour contract

About the Role

We are currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with prior school experience who are confident managing classrooms and maintaining a positive learning environment.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will step in to deliver pre-set work in the absence of the regular class teacher, ensuring students remain engaged and on task.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively
• Ensure a safe and productive learning environment
• Support students with their learning as required
• Follow school policies and procedures

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience working in a UK school setting (essential)
• Confident, adaptable, and reliable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates (£100–£140 depending on experience)
• Flexible working on a zero-hour contract
• Opportunities across a variety of schools in Essex
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

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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.
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