Cover Supervisor

Academics; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education consultancy is seeking a Cover Supervisor for a full-time role in High Wycombe starting September 2025. The ideal candidate will manage classrooms in the absence of teachers, ensuring students remain focused and complete assigned work. Previous experience and a valid DBS check are required. This is a fantastic opportunity to support secondary schools in Buckinghamshire.

Qualifications

• Valid and up-to-date DBS or on the update service.
• Degree or previous experience as a cover teacher/cover supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-set lessons in the absence of the teacher without planning or marking.
• Manage behavior in line with school policy and ensure students are on task.

Skills

Behaviour management skills

Building rapport with students

Confidence in managing classrooms

Education

Degree or previous experience as a cover teacher

Job description

• £120 per day
• High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
• Full time
• September 2025
• Paid weekly

About the job:

Do you want to Teach but don't have a relevant teaching Qualification?

Ever considered being a cover supervisor / Cover Teacher?

Are you looking for a full time role from September 2025 and continue to the end of the Academic year on a long-term contract?

Cover supervisors are essential unqualified cover teachers who are able to take the responsibility of the full time class teacher if the full-time class teacher is absent.

Academics are working with some fantastic Secondary Schools across High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

The Cover Supervisor / Cover teacher role:

• Expected to oversee pre-set lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher. (no planning, marking)
• Need to be able to quickly build rapport with students, have good behaviour management skills, and be willing to cover a range of subjects if necessary.
• Not be required to deliver the lesson itself but you must ensure the pupils are on task and complete the work set by the teacher.
• Need to manage behaviour in line with the school policy so you must be confident and have a strong, firm, but fair approach.

To apply to be a cover supervisor / cover teacher:

• You would need to have a Valid and up to date DBS or on the update service
• Possess a degree OR have previous experience as a cover teacher / cover supervisor

If you would like more information then get in touch today with Tej from the Academics Buckinghamshire office today, we look forward to hearing from you!