cover supervisor

Operam Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 12,730 - 21,217; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral voucher

Job summary

Horizon Teachers are currently working with welcoming and supportive secondary schools across North‑West London who are seeking reliable Daily Cover Supervisors for immediate starts. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, youth workers, or experienced education professionals looking to gain further classroom experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience with young people, be confident managing classroom behaviour, and possess strong communication and

Qualifications

• Have experience working with young people, ideally within an educational setting.
• Be confident managing classroom behaviour.
• Have strong communication and organisational skills.
• Have a genuine interest in education and supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set work in the absence of the class teacher.
• Maintain positive behaviour, ensuring students remain engaged and focused.
• Work across a variety of subjects and year groups, gaining valuable experience.
• Operate within schools with supportive leadership and strong policies.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interest in education

Job description

Immediate Start

Daily Cover Supervisor

Secondary School – North West London

Earn up to £115 per day

Are you looking to gain valuable experience within secondary education? Do you have the confidence to lead a classroom and support students in their learning?

Horizon Teachers are currently working with welcoming and supportive secondary schools across North‑West London who are seeking reliable Daily Cover Supervisors for immediate starts. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, youth workers, or experienced education professionals looking to gain further classroom experience.

As a Cover Supervisor

• Responsible for delivering pre‑set work in the absence of the class teacher.
• Maintain positive behaviour, ensuring students remain engaged and focused throughout lessons.
• Work across a variety of subjects and year groups, gaining valuable experience within a secondary school environment.
• Operate within schools that offer supportive leadership teams, strong behaviour policies, and a positive learning environment where staff are valued and supported.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with young people, ideally within an educational setting.
• Be confident managing classroom behaviour.
• Have strong communication and organisational skills.
• Have a genuine interest in education and supporting students.

Why work with Horizon Teachers?

• Ongoing support from a highly experienced team.
• The permanent equivalent rate is paid after 12 weeks of work, which usually means a pay rise.
• Get a £300 voucher for a successful referral.

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education, TeachersUK, Provision Recruitment, The Education Specialists, First for Education, Horizon Teachers, Key Stage Teacher Supply.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.