Cover Supervisor

Supply Desk Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

CPD Hub access

Safeguarding training

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd is seeking a Cover Supervisor to work in Hemel Hempstead and surrounding Hertfordshire schools. You will supervise classes in the absence of teaching staff and ensure learners stay engaged with pre-prepared work.

This role suits graduates, aspiring teachers, teaching assistants, or sports coaches seeking experience in secondary education. Flexible full-time, part-time or supply arrangements are available with competitive daily rates.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people, ideally within education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in supervising groups of students.
• Good classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to remain calm, organized and professional.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working in different school environments.
• Genuine interest in education and supporting student development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain focused and engaged.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and communicate instructions clearly.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies and expectations.
• Encourage students to complete assigned tasks and maintain positive attitudes towards learning.
• Provide guidance and support to students where appropriate.
• Create a safe, inclusive and respectful classroom environment.
• Monitor student behaviour and report any concerns to relevant school staff.
• Provide feedback to teachers regarding lesson outcomes and student engagement.
• Support students with additional learning needs where required.
• Adapt confidently to different subjects, year groups and classroom environments.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication

Student supervision

Behaviour management

Calm and organized

Flexibility

Education interest

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £90–£130 per day (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible Supply

Are you a confident, enthusiastic and adaptable individual looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school?

Supply Desk is recruiting Cover Supervisors to work in welcoming and supportive secondary schools across Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding Hertfordshire area.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during the absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged with pre-planned work while maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, graduates, experienced Teaching Assistants, sports coaches or individuals looking to develop a rewarding career within education.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain focused and engaged.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and communicate instructions clearly.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies and expectations.
• Encourage students to complete assigned tasks and maintain positive attitudes towards learning.
• Provide guidance and support to students where appropriate.
• Create a safe, inclusive and respectful classroom environment.
• Monitor student behaviour and report any concerns to relevant school staff.
• Provide feedback to teachers regarding lesson outcomes and student engagement.
• Support students with additional learning needs where required.
• Adapt confidently to different subjects, year groups and classroom environments.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals who enjoy working with young people.

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in supervising groups of students.
• Good classroom and behaviour management skills.
• The ability to remain calm, organised and professional.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to working in different school environments.
• A genuine interest in education and supporting student development.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.
• Previous classroom experience is desirable but not essential.

We welcome applications from graduates, aspiring teachers, Teaching Assistants, youth workers, sports coaches and individuals with transferable experience.

Why Become a Cover Supervisor?

Working as a Cover Supervisor is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in secondary education without requiring Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

You will develop valuable classroom management, communication and leadership skills while gaining experience across different subjects and year groups.

This position is particularly suitable for individuals considering teacher training or looking to progress into a long-term career within education.

What We Offer

At Supply Desk, we are committed to supporting education professionals throughout their careers.

• Competitive daily rates of £90–£130, dependent on experience.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• Weekly payments.
• Comprehensive safeguarding training.
• Ongoing support from dedicated local education consultants.
• Access to our Supply Desk CPD Hub for professional development.
• Opportunities across secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead and Hertfordshire.
• Short-term, long-term and potential permanent opportunities.
• Career progression and teacher training pathways.
• £100 Refer a Friend scheme for successful referrals who complete five or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and comply with safer recruitment standards.