Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated secondary school in Milton Keynes is looking for a Cover Supervisor to start in September 2025. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for educators seeking flexible working arrangements or graduates pursuing a teaching career. The position involves supervising classes, delivering pre-planned lessons, and supporting students, providing a perfect pathway to teaching with robust professional guidance and extensive resources.

Benefits

FREE access to 2500+ CPD courses

Supportive pathway into teaching

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, tutoring).
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across various subjects.
• Deliver prepared lesson content and ensure student engagement.
• Manage classroom behavior in line with the school's policies.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Positive approach

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Start Date: September 2025
Job Type: Flexible Roles Available

The Role:
An ambitious and supportive secondary school in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire is seeking a dedicated and confident Cover Supervisor to join their team in September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced educators, QTS Teachers seeking a flexible work-schedule and graduates pursuing a career within teaching.

The successful Cover Supervisor will be responsible for delivering pre-planned lessons to students across KS3 and KS4. You will play a key role in ensuring positive behaviours and management, with an adaptive and engaging mentality.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise classes across various subjects and topics
• Deliver prepared lesson content and ensure student engagement
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's policies
• Support individual students where necessary
• Liaise with teaching staff and senior leadership

Requirements include:

• Previous experience working with young people (e.g. in schools, coaching, youth work, tutoring)
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently
• A calm, professional, and positive approach
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply for one)

Development:

The role of Cover Supervisor is a perfect stepping stone into a teaching career. This Milton Keynes based Secondary hold vast experience and success in progressing professionals from this position into fully qualified teachers through school-based programmes and external study routes. The Senior Leadership Team are keen to support their staff in their professional pathway, additionally Tradewind provide you directly with your very own Education Consultant, Charlie, with 10+ years experience within education as both a Head of Department in teaching, and as a Consultant, ensuring your employment goals are met in a tailored and timely manner.

Further CPD:

In addition to the internal school support and your tailored pathway with your Education Consultant, Tradewind also offers candidates FREE access to 2500+ CPD courses, webinars and resources through the National College, with focus to upskilling your educational career.

Apply Now: - Send your CV to: (url removed)
Or call: (phone number removed) to speak with Charlie about this exciting opportunity!