Cover Supervisor

Veritas Education Recruitment; Ealing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking adaptable Cover Supervisors for flexible daily supply opportunities in schools. Responsibilities include covering lessons, managing student behaviour, and supporting engagement with the curriculum. Ideal candidates are proactive educators with experience in primary, secondary, or SEN environments. A strong understanding of the UK curriculum and a DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with primary, secondary, or SEN settings preferred.
• Strong understanding of the UK curriculum required.
• Enhanced DBS check and references are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Independently cover lessons across the school.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons effectively.
• Manage student behaviour and maintain focus.

Skills

Experience as a cover teacher or cover supervisor

Strong understanding of the UK curriculum

Excellent behaviour management skills

Flexible and proactive

Knowledge of safeguarding practices

Job description

Cover Supervisors required

London
ASAP start
£110 - £140 per day

Are you looking for flexible work that fits around your schedule while making a real impact in schools? Veritas Education works with a wide range of primary, secondary, and SEN schools across London and the surrounding areas and is looking for adaptable and resilient Cover Supervisors for daily and short term positions, with the potential for long term and permanent opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for proactive, enthusiastic, and flexible education professionals to step into a supportive role - covering absent teachers, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and ensuring students remain engaged in their learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently cover lessons across the school in the absence of teaching staff
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and keep students on track
• Support students with learning difficulties and encourage engagement with the curriculum
• Foster a positive and proactive learning environment
• Manage student behaviour effectively to maintain a focused classroom
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment
• Liaise with senior staff and colleagues to support smooth school operations

Requirements

• Experience as a cover teacher or cover supervisor (primary, secondary, or SEN experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of the UK curriculum
• Excellent behaviour management skills
• Flexible, proactive, and able to adapt to different school settings
• Good knowledge of safeguarding practices
• Enhanced DBS check and references

Strong graduates with relevant experience are also welcome to apply.

If you are a reliable, adaptable educator looking for daily supply opportunities in schools across London, please respond to this advert and submit your up to date CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.

You must have legal right to work in the UK.

You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.