Cover Supervisor

Ribbons & Reeves; Little London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves are recruiting Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across the Brent borough, with both short-term and long-term work available for the right candidates. Immediate start and flexible, full-time opportunities at Brent schools are offered.

You will supervise KS3/KS4 classes, deliver pre-planned work, and help maintain a calm, focused learning environment. Enhanced DBS is essential and prior classroom or youth work experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is essential.
• Experience in classroom, tutoring, coaching, mentoring or youth work preferred.
• Confident leading a classroom of secondary-aged pupils.
• Calm, firm and fair approach to behaviour management.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Reliable, professional and able to adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4 when teachers are absent.
• Deliver pre-planned work and keep pupils focused.
• Manage behaviour calmly and consistently.
• Maintain a purposeful classroom environment.
• Support pupils with routines, expectations and engagement.
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leaders.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Organisation skills

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

Cover Supervisor Brent Immediate Start

Are you a confident Cover Supervisor looking for flexible secondary school work in Brent?

Ribbons & Reeves are recruiting Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across the Brent borough, with both short-term and long-term work available for the right candidates.

Cover Supervisor | Key Details

• Up to £150 per day PAYE
• Immediate start
• Short-term and long-term roles available
• Secondary schools across Brent
• Full-time and flexible work available
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers

Cover Supervisor | The Role

• Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4 when teachers are absent
• Deliver pre-planned work and keep pupils focused
• Manage behaviour calmly and consistently
• Maintain a purposeful classroom environment
• Support pupils with routines, expectations and engagement
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leaders

Cover Supervisor | Candidate Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is essential
• Previous classroom, tutoring, coaching, mentoring or youth work experience preferred
• Confident leading a classroom of secondary-aged pupils
• Calm, firm and fair approach to behaviour management
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Reliable, professional and able to adapt quickly
• Must be available to work in Brent secondary schools

This Cover Supervisor role is ideal for someone who wants regular school-based work, genuine classroom experience and the chance to build confidence across a range of secondary settings.

Ribbons & Reeves are Londons leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term, permanent and flexible roles, such as this Cover Supervisor role in Brent. For other roles like this, check out our website, search Ribbons & Reeves. We look forward to supporting you in your application.