Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Full-Time Cover Supervisor to join a supportive secondary school team in Cambridge. Ideal candidates have a background in Maths, English or Science and are confident in managing classrooms. This role offers valuable experience for those considering a career in education and comes with a focus on academic achievement and community values.

Benefits

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Maths, English or Science preferred.
• Confident managing whole classes and building rapport with young people.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Reliable, proactive, and enjoys working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across subjects, especially Maths, English or Science.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Support students to stay on task and reinforce learning objectives.
• Work closely with teaching staff to maintain high standards of teaching.

Job description

Overview

URGENT Full-Time Cover Supervisor - Maths, English or Science specialisms preferable but not mandatory. Start Date: October Half Term 2025.

We are seeking a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a supportive secondary school team from after the October half term. This is a full-time role, ideal for someone preferably with a strong background in Maths, English, or Science, who is keen to inspire and engage students across Key Stages 3 and 4. The school are looking for someone who is open to joining them on a permanent basis, following a successful trial period. The school is a vibrant, inclusive secondary based in the heart of Cambridge, with a strong focus on academic achievement and community values.

Due to the quick turn around required for this role, we would ask that you only apply if you can commit on a full time basis and are willing to work efficiently with us in order to complete your vetting checks before the start date.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects, with a particular strength in Maths, English or Science.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively to ensure a positive and productive learning environment.
• Support students to stay on task, reinforcing key learning objectives.
• Work closely with teaching staff to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a strong academic background in Maths, English or Science, again this is preferable but not mandatory.
• Is confident managing whole classes and building rapport with young people.
• Brings excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Is reliable, proactive, and enjoys working as part of a team.

Additional Information

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone considering a future career in teaching or education, offering valuable classroom experience in a vibrant and supportive school environment.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about education and confident in leading a classroom, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education"; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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