Cover Supervisor

Step Teachers; East Cambridgeshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join their vibrant team. This role involves supervising lessons during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged and maintaining a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to classroom management.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Shopping discounts

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during the absence of the regular teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policy.
• Respond to questions from students and provide support.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Flexibility

Job description

We are looking to appoint confident, reliable, and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join a vibrant team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is considering a career in education.

Role Overview

Cover Supervisors play a vital role in a school by supervising lessons during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will be expected to deliver pre-prepared work to classes and maintain a positive learning environment. Starting September 2025.

Duties as Cover Supervisor:

1. Supervise students in the classroom during the absence of the regular teacher.
2. Ensure students remain on task with the work set by the teacher.
3. Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
4. Respond to questions from students and provide support where necessary.
5. Ensure the classroom is left tidy at the end of the lesson.

Ideal Candidate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Confidence and presence in front of a class.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Experience working with secondary-aged students (desirable but not essential).

Why Step Teachers?

With over two decades of experience, our recruitment agency serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We have dedicated teams across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, committed to supporting teachers and schools in these regions. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

As an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, Step Teachers adheres to REC standards for safeguarding children. Candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations upon registration.

Benefits

• Weekly pay through PAYE.
• Access to exclusive deals including shopping discounts, travel offers, gym memberships, and more.
• Comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as part of our pay portal.

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