Cover Supervisor

TeacherActive; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 22,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses and certificates

Market-leading pay

Referral scheme – £100

PAYE payroll — no hidden admin charges

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Cover Supervisor for full-time daily supply across welcoming secondary schools in the Gravesend area. The role requires delivering pre-planned lessons, managing behaviour, and engaging students to maintain a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with young people in education or youth work and can build rapport quickly. A Bachelor’s degree is advantageous but not essential; opportunities include CPD and support from a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in education or youth work setting.
• Experience supporting students within a classroom environment.
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Confidence leading classes using pre-set lesson plans.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with students.
• Bachelor's degree or subject specialism would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons confidently.
• Manage classroom behaviour and student engagement.
• Build positive relationships with pupils across various subjects.

Skills

Education setting experience

Classroom support

Behaviour management

Pre-set lesson plans

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree beneficial

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Full Time Daily Supply

Are you confident leading a classroom and keeping students engaged in the absence of the class teacher? Do you have experience working with young people in an education or youth work setting? Are you looking for the flexibility of full‑time daily supply work across a variety of welcoming secondary schools?

TeacherActive is working with a range of secondary schools across the Gravesend area, including co‑educational schools, grammar schools and secondary academies. These schools have strong local reputations for delivering high‑quality education and provide supportive environments where staff are valued and encouraged to make a positive impact.

Responsibilities

The successful Cover Supervisor will confidently deliver pre‑planned lessons, manage classroom behaviour, encourage student engagement and quickly build positive relationships with pupils across a variety of subjects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people in an education or youth work setting
• Experience supporting students within a classroom environment
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills
• Confidence leading classes using pre‑set lesson plans
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build immediate rapport with students
• A Bachelor's degree or subject specialism would be advantageous but is not essential

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• 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)
• Staff paid on a PAYE basis – no hidden admin charges or extra fees

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.