Cover Supervisor

Vision for Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,859 - 28,501; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming secondary school in Tower Hamlets. The role involves supervising classes during short-term absences, delivering pre-planned lessons, and helping students stay on task.

The position starts ASAP with a salary of £26,859 - £28,501 per annum. Ideal candidates will have strong communication, classroom management, and reliability; a degree or relevant experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check or Update Service
• References covering the past two years
• Degree or relevant experience is desirable
• Experience with young people is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across a range of secondary subjects
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and keep students on task
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with policy
• Provide feedback to teachers on student engagement
• Support the wider school community and contribute to a positive learning environment

Education

Degree or relevant experience

Job description

Position: Cover Supervisor

Location: Tower Hamlets

Start date: Asap Start

Salary: £26,859 - £28,501 per annum

Smart Teachers is recruiting a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to work in a welcoming and high-achieving secondary school in Hackney from June/July 2026

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers or experienced Cover Supervisors looking to gain valuable classroom experience in a supportive school environment.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged with the work that has been set. You will play an important role in maintaining a positive learning environment and supporting students to achieve their best.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising classes across a range of secondary subjects.
• Delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring students remain on task.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy.
• Providing feedback to teaching staff on student engagement and lesson outcomes.
• Supporting the wider school community and contributing to a positive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting.
• Be confident managing groups of students independently.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management and organisational skills.
• Be flexible, reliable and adaptable.
• Hold a degree or relevant experience (desirable but not essential).

The School

The school is a successful and inclusive secondary school with high expectations of both staff and students. It offers a supportive leadership team, excellent professional development opportunities and a welcoming environment where staff are encouraged to develop their careers.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service or be prepared to obtain one.
• Provide suitable references covering the past two years.

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details.