Cover Supervisor

Philosophy Education; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in education is seeking Cover Supervisors for a high-performing secondary school in Brent, North London. Successful candidates will supervise classes and maintain student engagement in the absence of the regular teacher, managing all classroom behaviour. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, ideally suited for those looking to begin or advance their careers in education with supportive conditions and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and confident individual with interest in education.
• Experience in supervising or teaching roles is a plus.
• Ability to manage classroom behavior.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes in absence of the regular teacher.
• Deliver pre-set lesson content across a range of subjects.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Classroom engagement

Feedback provision

Job description

• Cover Supervisor
• Full-time/ Part-time opportunities
• Secondary School
• Brent
• Start Date:ASAP

A high-performing, inclusive secondary school in Brent, North London is looking to appoint enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisors to join their team from September. The school has both full-time and short-term supply opportunities available — ideal for graduates or those with classroom experience looking to further their careers in education.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will support the continuity of learning by supervising whole classes in the absence of the regular teacher. Lessons will be pre-planned, and your role will be to manage the classroom, maintain behaviour standards, and ensure pupils stay engaged with their learning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering pre-set lesson content across a range of subjects at Key Stages 3 and 4
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies
• Supporting students in their understanding of lesson objectives and tasks
• Providing feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and engagement
• Stepping in to support other areas of the school day such as tutor time, break duty, or intervention where needed

This role is an excellent platform for individuals considering a career in teaching, offering hands-on classroom experience in a supportive and structured environment.

The School

Located in the vibrant London Borough of Brent, this high-performing secondary school is known for its strong academic results and commitment to student success. The school fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture where staff are supported through extensive CPD opportunities, a dedicated wellbeing programme, and access to excellent facilities. With a convenient location and excellent transport links to central London, it offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for ambitious educators.

If this role is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your qualifications and experience.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.