Cover Supervisor

Vida Education; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency in Kendal seeks Cover Supervisors to manage secondary classrooms in the absence of teachers. The role involves delivering lessons, managing behaviour, and supporting student growth. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a calm demeanor. Training is provided, and a degree qualification is required. This position offers flexible working options and a competitive daily salary.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Access to free CPD accredited training courses

Support from experienced consultants

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• Have UK Right to Work status.
• Complete registration with Vida Education including holding a current Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Supervise secondary pupils in the absence of their regular teacher.
• Deliver work set by the teacher and respond to questions.
• Manage classroom behaviour and report any issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Friendly and approachable attitude

Calm and organised personality

Confidence in managing classroom behaviour

Desire to support students' growth

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: Kendal and surrounding areas
Salary: £95 - £115 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Start Date: October 2025

Vida Education is seeking passionate and motivated individuals to join our team as Cover Supervisors. Working in secondary schools across Kendal and surrounding areas, we offer day-to-day, short-term, and long-term cover supervisor work, with flexibility to suit your availability.

What is a Cover Supervisor?

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise secondary pupils (aged 11-16) in the absence of their regular teacher, delivering pre-set lessons across various subjects. You will manage classroom behaviour, ensuring students remain focused in a safe and productive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering work that has been pre-set by the class teacher and responding to any questions asked during the lesson.
• Managing the behaviour of pupils following the school behaviour policies.
• Reporting back any issues you encounter during the day.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong communication skills and a friendly, approachable attitude.
• A calm and organised personality and be confident to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Previous experience working with children (desirable but not essential - we offer full training).
• A desire to work in education and support students\' growth.
• Have UK Right to Work status.
• Hold a degree qualification or equivalent.
• Have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour.
• Complete a registration with Vida Education which includes holding a current Enhanced DBS registered with the DBS Update Service, or be prepared to apply for a new ENHANCED DBS.

Training

We provide free Cover Supervisor training. Since 2015, we have offered high-quality Cover Supervisor training, with many team members progressing to successful teaching careers. Our training includes:

• How to confidently manage behaviour in a classroom.
• How to deliver a successful lesson and deal with any issues that might arise.
• Emphasis on safeguarding, covering both safeguarding of pupils and yourself as a cover supervisor.
• Much, much more...

Benefits of working with Vida Education

• We are an experienced team specializing in placing secondary teachers, primary teachers, cover supervisors, teaching assistants, school admin, and clerical staff into positions across Lancashire and Cumbria.
• We offer excellent rates of pay, in line with your level of experience.
• AWR compliant.
• Experienced and dedicated consultants who provide a quality service.
• Access to free CPD accredited training courses including Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection & Prevent.

Vida Education is an APSCo Compliance Accredited agency. All applicants will undergo checks in line with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an Enhanced DBS check, references, qualifications, and right to work status. Further information will be provided upon application. Vida Education is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an employment business, providing temporary or permanent job-seeking services. We look forward to hearing from you soon!