Cover Supervisor

Academics Ltd; Great Missenden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks dedicated Cover Supervisors in Great Missenden to oversee classes in the absence of teachers. This role allows for flexibility in contract options, whether full-time or part-time, with weekly pay and long-term contracts available. Ideal candidates should be confident, possess good behavior management skills, and have either a degree or experience in a related position. Applications are welcome from those with valid DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Valid and up to date DBS or on the update service.
• Experience as a cover teacher or cover supervisor is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-set lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Ensure pupils are on task and complete the work set by the teacher.

Skills

Behaviour management

Rapport building

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

£120 per day

Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire

Full time / Part time / Flexible / Daily Cover

ASAP or January 2026

Long term contracts available

Paid weekly

About the job

Ever considered being a Cover Supervisor?

Are you looking for a full time or part time role to start from September and continue to the end of the Academic year on a long‑term contract?

Cover supervisors are essential unqualified cover teachers who are able to take the responsibility of the full‑time class teacher if the full‑time class teacher is absent.

Academics are working with some fantastic Secondary Schools across the Buckinghamshire area, who are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Teachers to assist with cover teaching arrangements across all subject areas for KS3, KS4 and KS5!

Cover Supervisor role

Expected to oversee pre‑set lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher. (No planning, marking)

Need to be able to quickly build rapport with students, have good behaviour management skills, and be willing to cover a range of subjects if necessary.

Not be required to deliver the lesson itself but you must ensure the pupils are on task and complete the work set by the teacher.

Need to manage behaviour in line with the school policy so you must be confident and have a strong, firm, but fair approach.

To apply to be a cover teacher

• You would need to have a Valid and up to date DBS or on the update service
• Possess a degree OR have previous experience as a cover teacher / cover supervisor

If you would like more information then get in touch with Tej today from The Academics Buckinghamshire office