Cover Supervisor

Protocol Education Ltd; Lewisham, Lewisham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment company in Lewisham is seeking a Secondary Cover Supervisor to support secondary students when teachers are absent. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and have a flexible, proactive approach. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development. Flexible and full-time contract options are available.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE access to online CPD Academy

Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities across different educational settings

Streamlined registration process

Referral scheme to earn rewards

Qualifications

• Ability to build rapport quickly with students.
• Experience in classroom or youth settings preferred.
• Interest in education and working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Stepping into the classroom and keeping lessons on track.
• Managing behaviour and encouraging positive learning.
• Supporting students to stay focused and engaged in their learning.
• Being a dependable part of the school day.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Classroom or youth work experience

Confidence to manage groups of secondary students

Flexible, proactive approach

Job description

Secondary Cover Supervisor – Lewisham

Location: Lewisham
Salary: £90–£130
Contract: Flexible / Full-time / Part-time / Permanent

Looking to step into the classroom without the pressure of planning and marking? Cover supervising might just be your perfect fit.

We’re working with a range of secondary schools across Lewisham who are looking for confident, reliable, and engaging Cover Supervisors to support their pupils when teachers are away.

What you’ll be doing:

• Stepping into the classroom and keeping lessons on track using pre-set work
• Managing behaviour and encouraging positive learning
• Supporting students to stay focused and engaged in their learning
• Being a dependable part of the school day, helping staff and pupils alike

What we’re looking for:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
• Classroom or youth work experience (formal teaching qualification not required)
• Confidence to manage groups of secondary students
• A flexible, proactive approach and a genuine interest in education

Why join Protocol Education?

At Protocol, we believe in people. Our values are simple: be kind, be human, and make a difference. We don’t just fill roles—we support educators and schools to thrive.

When you work with us, you’ll get:

• ✅ Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)
• ✅ FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• ✅ Personalised support from a dedicated local consultant
• ✅ Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• ✅ A streamlined, stress-free registration process
• ✅ A referral scheme to earn rewards when you recommend friends

Whether you’re aiming to build a long-term career in education or simply want flexible work that fits your schedule, we’ll help you find roles that make Mondays feel a little brighter.

Apply today to start your journey as a Cover Supervisor in Lewisham.

If you are interested, please email [e-mail] or call 0203 219 7731.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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