Cover Supervisor

Vision for Education Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a dependable Cover Supervisor in Chichester to ensure learning continues when teachers are absent. You will manage classrooms with calm authority and keep students focused.

This role offers daily rates from £100 to £110 depending on experience and qualifications, with the chance to gain valuable classroom experience across year groups, helping you progress toward a teaching career.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children, or willingness to complete our training programme.
• Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
• Committed to safeguarding and working as part of a professional education team.

Responsibilities

• Keep learning on track when teachers are absent.
• Take charge of classrooms with calm authority and manage behaviour.
• Work across different year groups and subjects throughout the day.

Skills

Team player

Passion for young people

Classroom confidence

Education sector interest

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Chichester

£100 - £110 per day (dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

November 2026

The School and Role

Vision for Education is looking for a dependable Cover Supervisor to keep learning on track when teachers are absent. You'll take charge of classrooms with calm authority, manage behaviour confidently, and keep students focused and settled.

No two days look the same — you could be with a Year 7 maths group in the morning and a Year 10 science class after lunch. It's a great way to build real classroom experience, whether you're exploring a route into teaching or simply enjoy working with young people.

Requirements

The ideal Cover Supervisor will have:

• A genuine desire to be part of a committed team of education professionals
• A passion for working with young people
• Confidence and a calm presence in front of a class
• An interest in working in the education sector

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum required for this position is:

• Experience working with groups of children, or a willingness to complete our training programme

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

What We Offer

• Excellent daily rates paid through PAYE (your rate reflects your scale rate, experience and qualifications, and will be discussed at registration)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• Social and networking events
• Pension contributions
• CPD to support your professional development
• A dedicated consultant who knows you and the schools you work in

About Us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.