Cover Supervisor

Supply Desk; Kingsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational service provider in Aylesbury is urgently seeking a Cover Supervisor to support their high-performing team. This role is ideal for graduates or education professionals looking to gain valuable classroom management experience. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons and supporting students during teacher absences. Offering a competitive daily rate between £100 and £150, this position provides immediate start opportunities with clear pathways for longer-term roles.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Immediate start

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people highly advantageous.
• Ability to independently manage a classroom setting.
• Demonstrates a solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class supervision across diverse subjects.
• Deliver high-quality, pre-planned lessons.
• Enforce behavior management strategies.
• Provide timely support to pupils.
• Cultivate a calm and inclusive environment.
• Report pupil behavior and progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Graduate or equivalent qualification

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Location: Aylesbury
Contract: Full-Time/Part-Time
Daily Rate: £100 - £150 per day
Start Date: ASAP

About the Opportunity

An outstanding secondary school in Aylesbury is urgently seeking a proactive, adaptable, and confident Cover Supervisor to join their high-performing team immediately. This role offers an exceptional platform for graduates, aspiring teachers, or education professionals to develop vital classroom management skills and gain hands-on teaching experience within a supportive, forward-thinking school environment.

Your Impact

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in sustaining the school’s high standards by delivering engaging, pre-prepared lessons during teacher absences. You will maintain an environment that fosters student engagement, promotes positive behaviour, and supports effective learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class supervision across diverse subjects during short-term teacher absences
• Deliver high-quality, pre-planned lessons ensuring consistent pupil engagement
• Enforce behaviour management strategies aligned with the school’s policies to maintain a productive classroom atmosphere
• Provide timely and effective support to pupils, responding to queries and facilitating learning
• Cultivate a calm, inclusive, and safe environment conducive to student success
• Accurately report pupil behaviour and progress to teaching staff to inform ongoing learning strategies

Key Requirements

• Confident and assertive with the ability to independently manage a classroom setting
• Experience working with children or young people (schools, tutoring, mentoring, coaching) highly advantageous
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and a solutions-focused mindset in a fast-paced environment
• Graduate or equivalent qualification preferred
• Fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive daily rate (£100 - £150), reflecting your skills and experience
• Immediate start with streamlined onboarding for rapid integration
• Gain invaluable classroom experience ideal for those aspiring to a teaching career
• Work within a collaborative and innovative school culture that values professional growth
• Clear pathways for progression into longer-term or permanent roles

Next Steps

Are you ready to take the lead in the classroom and make a meaningful difference? If you are motivated, reliable, and available to start immediately in Aylesbury, we want to hear from you.

Call (phone number removed) or click Apply Now to submit your application.

Safeguarding

This school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.