Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency in the UK is seeking reliable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools in Surrey. The role requires supervising lessons, managing classroom behaviour, and ensuring students stay engaged. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a genuine interest in education. This position offers flexibility and the chance to gain valuable school-based experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a school or similar setting (preferred but not essential).
• A genuine interest in education and supporting student progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans to classes in the absence of teaching staff.
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure a positive learning environment.
• Provide support to students where needed and answer general questions about the lesson content.
• Ensure students stay on task and complete the work set.
• Report back to teaching staff regarding progress and behaviour.

Skills

Strong communication and behaviour management skills

Confidence and initiative

Ability to think on your feet

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Surrey

Daily Supply – £100 to £120 per day dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a number of secondary schools in the Surrey area in supporting their daily cover and as such are hiring for reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join their team on a daily supply basis. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain school-based experience or those considering a future in teaching.

This flexible role involves supervising lessons across a variety of subjects in the absence of the regular classroom teacher, ensuring students remain engaged and focused on their learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans to classes in the absence of teaching staff
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure a positive learning environment
• Provide support to students where needed and answer general questions about the lesson content
• Ensure students stay on task and complete the work set
• Report back to teaching staff regarding progress and behaviour

The ideal candidate will have

• Experience working with young people in a school or similar setting (preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Confidence, initiative, and the ability to think on your feet
• A genuine interest in education and supporting student progress