Cover Supervisor

Smart Teachers; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Croydon to supervise classes and support students in the absence of regular teachers. The role offers flexible working days and locations, ensuring adaptability within the education system. Ideal candidates should have a strong classroom presence and communication skills, along with an interest in education. Competitive daily rates are offered, along with various benefits such as training and support.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free professional development training

Dedicated consultant support

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• A confident classroom presence and strong communication skills are essential.
• Be reliable, adaptable, and professional.
• Have a genuine interest in supporting young people's learning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the teacher.
• Deliver set work and ensure students remain on task.
• Manage classroom behavior in line with school policies.
• Support pupils' learning and engagement.
• Work across multiple schools based on availability.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Confident classroom presence

Reliability

Adaptability

Genuine interest in supporting learning

Education

Undergraduate degree or relevant experience

Job description

Location: Sutton & Croydon
Start Date: January
Daily Rate: £90-£120 (dependent on experience)

The role offers full flexibility, allowing you to choose:

• The days you work
• The areas you are happy to travel to
• Short‑term or ongoing assignments

About the role

• Supervising classes in the absence of the teacher
• Delivering set work and ensuring students remain on task
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Supporting pupils' learning and engagement
• Working across multiple schools within the trust (based on your availability)

About the school

You will be working within a successful and well‑respected multi‑academy trust known for high standards, strong leadership, and supportive staff cultures.

• Secondary academies within the trust have clear behaviour systems and consistent expectations
• Well‑resourced with strong pastoral support
• Offer a welcoming environment for visiting staff
• Easily accessible via public transport across South London

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Cover Supervisor you will:

• Have a confident classroom presence and strong communication skills
• Be reliable, adaptable, and professional
• Have a genuine interest in supporting young people's learning
• Have an undergraduate degree or relevant experience

All staff must undergo thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market‑leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high‑quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in‑house Payroll team using the PAYE system
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria)
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period)
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations)
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates
• Generous refer‑a‑friend or colleague bonus scheme
• Access to a dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support
• Smart Teachers 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

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up‑to‑date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call David Singh onor email.

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