Cover Supervisor

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

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking confident Cover Supervisors for a popular Secondary School in Borehamwood. This role involves delivering lessons in the absence of teachers, managing classroom behaviour, and supporting students. Ideal candidates have experience working with young people and a genuine interest in education. The role commences in October 2025 with potential opportunities for long-term positions and teacher training.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities for teacher training

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, youth work, or support setting is preferred.
• Must be local to Borehamwood or willing to commute daily.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons in absence of class teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a focused environment.
• Support pupils in their learning and answer questions.
• Report back to teaching staff on student progress.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Calm and confident classroom management

Flexibility to adapt to different subjects

Genuine interest in education

Education

Degree or Level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

Cover Supervisors | internal post at a popular Secondary School in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Are you a confident and adaptable cover supervisor? Or, perhaps you're a recent graduate considering a career with education and are looking for a role that offers support and training?

Tradewind is proud to be working in partnership with one of the Town's most popular and well run Secondary schools who are looking for reliable, enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join their team. Behaviour here is good, pupils are respectful and the school are well known for the training and development of all staff. This is an internal cover supervisor role that supports pupils and classes of all ages covering teachers who are on leave, courses or sick.

This role is expected to commence from October 2025 and will run for the academic year. For the right candidates, there will be potential for temp-to-perm opportunities including routes into teacher training.

We welcome applications from confident individuals with experience working with children or young people in other sectors, such as sports coaching, youth work, tutoring, or childcare.

All applicants must be local to Borehamwood or willing to commute daily.

The Role

• Delivering pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a focused learning environment
• Supporting pupils in their learning and answering general questions
• Reporting back to teaching staff on student progress and classroom activity

About You

• Experience working with children or young people (ideally in a school, youth or support setting)
• Calm, confident, and able to manage classroom behaviour effectively
• Flexible and able to adapt to different subjects and classroom settings
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young learners
• Degree or Level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities, including behaviour management and safeguarding
• Support from a dedicated consultant who understands your needs
• Opportunities to progress into teacher training or long-term school roles

If you're looking to gain valuable school experience, build your confidence in the classroom, and make a real impact in local schools, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact the Tradewind St Albans Office to find out more and get started this October