Cover Supervisor

Academics Ltd; Chesham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Chesham, England. The role offers flexibility and is essential for managing classrooms when the full-time teacher is absent. Candidates should be confident, possess good behavior management skills, and either have a degree or relevant experience. This position pays £120 per day with weekly payments and requires a valid DBS. Interested candidates are invited to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid and up to date DBS or be on the update service.
• Must be able to cover a range of subjects if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-set lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Ensure pupils are on task and complete the work set by the teacher.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policy.

Skills

Behaviour management skills

Ability to build rapport with students

Confidence in managing classrooms

Education

Degree or previous experience as a cover supervisor

Job description

Cover Supervisors needed

£120 per day

Chesham, Buckinghamshire

Flexible

ASAP OR January 2026

Paid weekly

About the job:

Do you want to teach but don't have a relevant teaching qualification?

Ever considered being a cover supervisor / cover teacher?

Are you looking for supply work during the week starting asap or from January 2026?

Cover supervisors are essential unqualified cover teachers who are able to take the responsibility of the full-time class teacher if the full-time class teacher is absent.

Academics is working with a fantastic secondary school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.

The Cover Supervisor / Cover teacher role:

Expected to oversee pre-set lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher (no planning, marking).

Need to be able to quickly build rapport with students, have good behaviour management skills, and be willing to cover a range of subjects if necessary.

Not be required to deliver the lesson itself but you must ensure the pupils are on task and complete the work set by the teacher.

Need to manage behaviour in line with the school policy so you must be confident and have a strong, firm, but fair approach.

To apply to be a cover supervisor / cover teacher:

• You would need to have a valid and up to date DBS or be on the update service.
• Possess a degree OR have previous experience as a cover teacher / cover supervisor.

If you would like more information then get in touch today with the Academics Buckinghamshire office. We look forward to hearing from you.