Cover Supervisor

senploy; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks a Cover Supervisor in South East London. This role offers flexible day-to-day work in secondary schools, providing support and delivering lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher. Ideal candidates will have experience with young people, strong communication skills, and the ability to keep students engaged. The agency boasts a high Google rating, supports staff with placements, and offers competitive benefits such as a referral voucher scheme.

Benefits

Up to £300 in vouchers through referral scheme

Support from a specialist team

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or educational environment preferred.
• Ability to engage students effectively.
• Reliable and punctual with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons when the teacher is absent.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Support students with their learning tasks.
• Manage classroom behavior according to school policies.
• Adapt to various subjects and classes as needed.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Strong communication skills

Classroom management

Adaptability to different subjects

Job description

Are you looking to gain valuable experience in education while supporting young people in the classroom? Do you enjoy a role that’s varied, engaging, and rewarding? If so, this opportunity could be ideal for you.

Horizon Teachers is seeking a confident and proactive Cover Supervisor to work on a flexible, day‑to‑day basis at a secondary school in South East London. This role is perfect for someone who wants regular work in schools without the commitment of a long‑term position.

About the school:

• A well‑established secondary school with a strong focus on student achievement
• A supportive team who welcome new staff and provide clear guidance
• A positive atmosphere where behaviour and expectations are well managed

About you:

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school or education environment
• Confident leading a classroom and keeping students on task
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage students
• Reliable, punctual, and adaptable to different subjects and year groups

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver pre‑prepared lessons when the classroom teacher is absent
• Maintain a productive and positive learning environment
• Support students with tasks and answer questions about the work set
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Move between different subjects and classes as needed

Why Horizon Teachers?

• 4.8‑star Google rating – one of the highest‑rated education agencies in London
• A specialist team experienced in finding the right roles for staff
• Up to £300 in vouchers through our referral scheme

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long‑term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group.