Cover Supervisor

Step Teachers Ltd; East Ham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join a secondary school team starting in September 2025. The role involves supervising classes, delivering lesson materials, and supporting students’ wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organisational skills and must have graduated in the last 5 years. This position offers valuable classroom experience and career development.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school setting.
• Ability to manage classroom behavior in accordance with school policies.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during the absence of teachers.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials to students.
• Manage classroom behavior and support students' learning.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Confidence in managing groups

Adaptability

Professional approach

Education

Graduated in the last 5 years

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join a secondary school team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining classroom experience, supporting teaching and learning, and helping students succeed. Beginning September 2025.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teachers.

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students remain on task.

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.

• Provide support for students’ learning and wellbeing.

• Assist with general school duties when not covering lessons.

Qualifications / Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with young people (school-based experience desirable).

• Strong communication and organisational skills as a Cover Supervisor.

• Confidence in managing groups of students.

• Ability to adapt quickly and use initiative.

• A positive, professional, and reliable approach.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.

• Needs to have graduated in the last 5 years.

About Step Teachers

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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