Cover Supervisor

Teach-Now; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor for a busy secondary school in Barnet. You will provide cover across KS3 and KS4 when teachers are absent, delivering pre-prepared work and ensuring students remain focused, productive and respectful throughout lessons.

This role does not require QTS and is suitable for someone with experience as a HLTA, graduate considering teacher training, sports coach, or experienced teaching assistant seeking greater classroom

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils is highly desirable.
• Strong classroom presence and behaviour-management skills.
• Confidence addressing groups of students independently.
• Good literacy and numeracy.
• Reliability, professionalism and flexibility.
• QTS is not required for this role.
• Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes using work prepared by the absent teacher.
• Explain lesson instructions and ensure students understand the task.
• Maintain a calm and purposeful learning environment.
• Apply the school’s behaviour policy consistently.
• Respond appropriately to questions without being expected to teach new subject content.
• Record attendance and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support students who require additional guidance during lessons.
• Adapt confidently between subjects and year groups.

Skills

Classroom presence

Behaviour management

Reliability

Communication

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Barnet, United Kingdom | Posted on 25/08/2026

Contract: Full-time, Long-term Temporary

Teach Now is recruiting a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor for a busy secondary school in Barnet.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is comfortable taking responsibility for a classroom without the planning and marking commitments of a qualified teacher.

You will provide cover across KS3 and KS4 when teachers are absent, delivering pre-prepared work and ensuring students remain focused, productive and respectful throughout lessons.

The role could particularly suit an experienced Cover Supervisor, HLTA, graduate considering teacher training, sports coach or experienced secondary Teaching Assistant ready to take greater classroom responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise classes using work prepared by the absent teacher.
  
• Explain lesson instructions and ensure students understand the task.
  
• Maintain a calm and purposeful learning environment.
  
• Apply the school’s behaviour policy consistently.
  
• Respond appropriately to questions without being expected to teach new subject content.
  
• Record attendance and provide feedback to teaching staff.
  
• Support students who require additional guidance during lessons.
  
• Adapt confidently between subjects and year groups.
  

Requirements

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils is highly desirable.
  
• Strong classroom presence and behaviour-management skills.
  
• Confidence addressing groups of students independently.
  
• Good literacy and numeracy.
  
• Reliability, professionalism and flexibility.
  
• QTS is not required for this role.
  
• Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK.
  

Why This Role?

• Gain valuable whole-class experience.
  
• Work across a variety of secondary subjects.
  
• Excellent preparation for future teacher training.
  
• Support from experienced teaching and pastoral staff.
  
• Potential for continued long-term opportunities.
  

Daily pay is determined according to experience and qualifications.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.