Cover Supervisor

Veritas Education Recruitment; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 23,985; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is looking for Cover Supervisors to work across Lewisham’s secondary schools from September. This role is flexible, with both full-time and part-time opportunities and competitive daily pay rates.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people, strong communication and classroom management, and a professional, adaptable attitude. An enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a school, coaching, mentoring, or similar setting.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Confidence leading groups of students aged 11–16 or 11–18.
• A flexible, professional, and positive attitude.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during the short‑term absence of the classroom teacher.
• Ensure students remain on task and complete the work set.
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Report back to teaching staff on lesson progress.

Skills

Experience with students

Communication

Classroom management

Group leadership

Flexible attitude

DBS Update Service

Job description

Cover Supervisors Needed - Secondary Schools Across Lewisham September Start

Are you looking for flexible, rewarding work in education?

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to work in a range of welcoming and well-established secondary schools across Lewisham from September.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, youth workers, sports coaches, or anyone with experience working with young people.

The Role

• Supervise classes during the short‑term absence of the classroom teacher.
• Ensure students remain on task and complete the work set.
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Report back to teaching staff on lesson progress.

No planning or marking is required.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with young people in a school, coaching, mentoring, or similar setting.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Confidence leading groups of students aged 11‑16 or 11‑18.
• A flexible, professional, and positive attitude.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer

• September start with immediate interview opportunities.
• Flexible full‑time and part‑time positions.
• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of excellent secondary schools across Lewisham.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment team.
• Valuable classroom experience for those considering a career in teaching.

Whether you’re seeking long‑term work or flexible day‑to‑day assignments, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your CV, and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss suitable opportunities.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

Disclaimer

Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.