Cover Supervisor

Philosophy Education; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Philosophy Education is seeking a Cover Supervisor in the Hounslow area to provide cover in secondary schools. You will cover classes for students aged 11–18, ensuring tasks are completed in the absence of the assigned teacher.

The role offers flexible short-term and daily supply work with opportunities for longer contracts for experienced supervisors. Applicants should be able to start with confidence, maintain a professional approach, and hold an Enhanced DBS certificate.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, but experience with 11–18 year olds is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes in secondary schools when teachers are absent or engaged in other activities.
• Ensure students are on task and working on set activities.
• Availability for short-term/supply work and potential full-time contracts for experienced cover supervisors.

Skills

Experience with 11-18 year olds

Job description

• Cover Supervisor
• Short-time/Long-term contracts and supply work
• Secondary Schools
• Hounslow
• £90.00 - £110.00 per day

Do you enjoy working with young people aged 11 – 18? Have you considered working in Secondary Schools as a Cover Supervisor?
We are working with a range of Secondary Schools across London who are looking for confident, professional and dedicated people to work as Cover Supervisors in their schools to provide short-term and daily cover for teachers.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor you will work in secondary schools covering classes and ensuring students are working on tasks whilst teachers are absent or engaged in other activities and meetings. This is a key role within secondary schools and almost every secondary school will engage cover supervisors to allow teachers.

This is great opportunity to work on flexible basis and gain experience within secondary schools.
Cover Supervisors are required for the full school day - 8.30am to 3.45pm (approx.)

Flexible work options

Most Cover Supervisors begin work on a short-term/supply basis. This is ideal if you just want to work a few days in local schools, or want to build experience within the secondary school sector. For more experienced Cover Supervisors, we have full-time contracts available.

What do I need to be a Cover Supervisor?

You do not need any formal qualifications to be a Cover Supervisor, but we do require you to have had some experience working with 11 – 18-year-olds.

Cover Supervisor work is ideal for:

• Graduates who are considering becoming Secondary school teachers
• Youth workers
• Summer camp leaders
• Sports coaches for 11 – 18 yrs
• People who have experience supporting young offenders

You will need an Enhanced DBS certificate to work with children and 2 references covering the past two years. If you haven't got a DBS, we can help you apply for one from the UK Disclosure and barring service.
Most importantly you need a confident, positive and professional approach to working with young people.