Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a fantastic secondary school in Borehamwood from September 2026. You will supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain focused and on task, following pre-set lesson plans and maintaining a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate is confident managing KS3 and KS4 groups, reliable and professional, able to build positive relationships with students, and prepared to

Qualifications

• Able to manage groups of secondary-aged students.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Able to establish positive relationships with students.
• Calm and consistent when managing behaviour.
• Passionate about supporting young people's education.
• Able to follow instructions and lesson plans effectively.
• Experienced working with young people, or a graduate looking to gain school-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher and follow pre-set lesson plans.
• Maintain a positive, productive learning environment.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and activities.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and consistently.
• Provide feedback to teachers on student engagement and behaviour.
• Support students with their learning and encourage engagement.
• Collaborate with teachers and the wider school team.
• Ensure students complete work set.

Skills

Classroom management

Reliability

Punctuality

Student engagement

Communication with students

Graduate entry

Team collaboration

Education

University graduate

Job description

Start Date: September 2026
Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

A fantastic secondary school in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire is looking for a committed and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, graduate or someone with strong experience working with young people who is looking to develop their career within education.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes in the absence of their regular teacher, ensuring students remain focused, engaged and on task. You will be expected to follow pre-set lesson plans and maintain a positive and productive learning environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising students across KS3 and KS4.
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson plans and learning activities.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and consistently.
• Supporting students with their learning and encouraging positive engagement.
• Ensuring students complete the work set by their classroom teacher.
• Maintaining a safe, calm and positive classroom environment.
• Providing feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement and behaviour.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider school team.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Confident managing groups of secondary-aged students.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Able to establish positive relationships with students.
• Calm and consistent when managing behaviour.
• Passionate about supporting young people's education.
• Able to follow instructions and lesson plans effectively.
• Experienced working with young people, or a graduate looking to gain school-based experience.

Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Sports Coach, Youth Worker or similar role would be advantageous.

Why Join?

• Long-term opportunity from September 2026.
• Supportive secondary school environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience.
• Potential for further career development within education.
• Excellent opportunity for graduates looking to pursue a career in teaching.

If you are an enthusiastic and reliable individual looking for a Cover Supervisor position in Borehamwood from September, we would love to hear from you.