Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching London; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching London is seeking a committed Cover Supervisor in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, starting September 2026. The role involves supervising KS3–KS4 classes, following lesson plans, and maintaining a safe, focused classroom environment.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, punctual, and capable of building positive relationships with students, with experience in similar roles or graduates seeking school-based experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising secondary school classes.
• Ability to follow pre-set lesson plans.
• Strong communication with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise KS3 and KS4 classes.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and activities.
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement and behaviour.
• Support students with their learning and encourage engagement.
• Collaborate closely with teachers and the wider school team.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Lesson delivery

Student support

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Broxbourne, Hertfordshire

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Broxbourne, Hertfordshire

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

A fantastic secondary school in Broxbourne, 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.

• 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.