Cover Supervisor

Teach Now; Enfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Enfield, London, for term-time only, to support learning across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will supervise classes during short-term absences and help pupils stay focused on prepared work.

Experience working with secondary-aged pupils is ideal and you should communicate calmly to maintain order. You will take registers, reinforce classroom routines, manage behaviour consistently, and build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils.
• Ability to manage a class independently as a Cover Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Key Stage 3 and 4 classes during teachers' short-term absences.
• Guide pupils through work set by their teachers.
• Set clear expectations and maintain a purposeful classroom.
• Apply the school's behaviour policy consistently.
• Take registers and follow attendance procedures.
• Share concerns and incomplete work with teaching staff.

Skills

Experience with secondary pupils

Classroom management

Job description

Position: Cover Supervisor

Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date: November 2026

Location: Enfield, London, UK

Salary: £100 - £120 per day

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications, higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training.

Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

About the Role

Looking for a Cover Supervisor role where your classroom presence keeps learning moving across Key Stages 3 and 4? You will guide pupils aged 11 to 16 through prepared work, setting clear expectations and supporting independent learning. Across different subjects, you can build positive relationships and make each lesson count.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will take registers, manage behaviour consistently and help pupils stay focused without planning lessons. Teach Now is looking for someone who communicates calmly and enjoys the variety of an Outer London secondary setting. If you value purposeful classrooms and a role where your steady approach matters, we would like to hear from you.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils
• Ability to manage a class independently as a Cover Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise Key Stage 3 and 4 classes during teachers short-term absences
• Guide pupils through work set by their teachers
• Set clear expectations and maintain a purposeful classroom
• Apply the schools behaviour policy consistently
• Take registers and follow attendance procedures
• Share concerns and incomplete work with teaching staff

Our client can offer you

• A Cover Supervisor role with a direct impact on pupils learning
• Variety across subjects and year groups
• Prepared lesson materials to guide each class
• Opportunities to develop classroom leadership skills
• Collaboration with teaching and pastoral colleagues

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance