Cover Supervisor

TeacherActive; Essex; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work in vibrant secondary schools across Essex. This role offers flexible opportunities for graduates and experienced individuals looking to make a positive impact in education. You will be responsible for delivering pre-set lessons, managing classroom behavior, and supporting students in their learning journey. With a dedicated team available to assist you and a commitment to professional development, this position promises rewarding experiences and competitive pay. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to student success, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and Certificates

Market Leading Rates of Pay

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience working with young people in various settings.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set work to secondary students in the absence of regular teachers.
• Manage classroom behavior and support students in understanding material.
• Ensure safeguarding and school policies are followed at all times.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Experience with Young People

Passion for Education

Education

Degree or Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Cover Supervisors – Secondary Schools – Essex
Location: Across Essex
Start Date: Ongoing (Flexible start dates available)
Position: Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible Days
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

TeacherActive is currently recruiting enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisors to work in a variety of excellent Secondary Schools across Essex. These schools are looking for flexible, reliable individuals to provide general classroom cover or support within specific subject areas such as English, Maths, Science, Humanities, and more.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, experienced Cover Supervisors, or individuals with teaching experience who are looking to gain further experience in education.

Responsibilities of a Cover Supervisor:

1. Delivering pre-set work to secondary students in the absence of the regular class teacher
2. Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring students stay on task
3. Supporting students in their understanding of the material, without delivering new content
4. Reporting any issues or concerns to senior leadership or class teachers
5. Providing cover across a range of subjects, or within your area of expertise (where applicable)
6. Creating a positive and productive classroom environment
7. Ensuring safeguarding and school policies are followed at all times

Qualifications & Experience:

We welcome applications from candidates who have:

1. A degree or equivalent qualification (ideal but not essential)
2. Experience working with young people – this could be in a school, tutoring, mentoring, sports coaching, youth work, or similar settings
3. Excellent communication and classroom management skills
4. Confidence to lead a class independently
5. A passion for education and making a positive impact on student learning
6. Formal teaching qualifications (e.g., QTS, PGCE) are not required, but any relevant experience is highly beneficial.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.