Cover Supervisor

Ribbons & Reeves; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves are recruiting confident Cover Supervisors for daily cover, short-term and long-term assignments across Brentwood. This is a flexible role with immediate starts available.

You will supervise KS3 and KS4 classes, deliver pre-planned work, and maintain pupil engagement in the absence of a teacher. DBS update service is essential, with strong behaviour management and reliable commute to multiple Brentwood schools.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on Update Service is essential.
• Previous classroom experience preferred (Cover Supervisor/TA/Tutor).
• Confident managing secondary pupils with clear behaviour expectations.
• Reliable and able to commute to Brentwood schools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise KS3 and KS4 classes and deliver pre-planned work.
• Maintain pupil engagement during teacher absences.
• Manage classroom behaviour following school policies.

Skills

Classroom management

Strong communication

Reliability

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Brentwood – Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for flexible secondary school work across Brentwood?

Ribbons & Reeves are recruiting confident Cover Supervisors for daily cover, short-term and long-term assignments across Brentwood.

Cover Supervisor | Key Details

• Up to £150 per day PAYE, depending on experience, with immediate starts available

• Flexible daily cover, short-term and long-term opportunities across Brentwood

• Full-time and part-time availability considered, with regular opportunities in secondary schools

• Excellent classroom experience for aspiring teachers and experienced education professionals

Cover Supervisor | The Role

• Supervise KS3 and KS4 classes, deliver pre-planned work and maintain pupil engagement during teacher absences

• Manage classroom behaviour confidently, following school policies and maintaining clear expectations

• Adapt quickly to different subjects, year groups and school environments while supporting pupils' learning

Cover Supervisor | Requirements

• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is essential

• Previous classroom experience strongly preferred, ideally as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant or Tutor

• Confident managing secondary-aged pupils independently, with strong behaviour management and communication skills

• Reliable, professional and able to commute to schools across Brentwood