Cover Supervisor

Teach Now; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting a Cover Supervisor for a Hertfordshire secondary school. You will supervise classes across Years 7–13, delivering pre-set activities with a Cover Manager's support, ensuring learning continues in absence of teachers.

Ideal candidates will have experience with secondary-aged students, strong classroom management and clear communication. A formally recognised teaching qualification is required to apply, with term-time hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to explain learning activities and support different learning needs.
• Formally recognised teaching qualification required for teacher roles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during planned and short-notice absences.
• Guide students through pre-set learning activities across subjects and year groups.
• Help individuals and small groups stay engaged with their work.
• Maintain a calm classroom in line with the school's behaviour policy.
• Complete lesson records and share feedback with teachers.
• Collaborate with the Cover Manager and staff to maintain continuity of learning.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Student support

Lesson delivery

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Position: Cover Supervisor

Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date: 04/01/2027

Location: Hertfordshire, UK

Salary: H7 Point 19 – 23; Full Time Equivalent: £33,106 - £35,479; Actual Salary: £25,830.09 - £27,681.56

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)

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role:

Looking for your next Cover Supervisor role? Join a supportive cover team at a Hertfordshire secondary school, working with students in Years 7 to 13, typically aged 11 to 18. As a Cover Supervisor, you will keep learning moving across different subjects, with pre-set activities and support from a Cover Manager.

You will explain tasks, help individuals and small groups, and maintain a positive classroom atmosphere through clear expectations. This varied role suits someone who enjoys working with young people and can respond confidently when plans change. If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Experience working with secondary-aged students in a school or similar setting
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Confidence explaining learning activities and supporting different learning needs
• All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role.
• For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a Cover Supervisor, supervise classes during planned and short-notice teacher absences.
• Guide students through pre-set learning activities across subjects and year groups.
• Help individuals and small groups stay engaged with their work.
• Maintain a calm classroom in line with the schools behaviour policy.
• Complete lesson records and share useful feedback with classroom teachers.
• Work with the Cover Manager and wider staff to maintain continuity of learning.

Our client can offer you:

• Support from an established cover team and Cover Manager.
• Varied experience across Years 7 to 13 and different subjects.
• Clear learning routines and a structured environment.
• Opportunities for personalised professional development.
• Potential routes into teacher training.
• A chance to grow your skills as a Cover Supervisor.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
• Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

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.