Cover Supervisor

Step Teachers; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor to join a dynamic team starting September 2025. Responsibilities include supervising classes during teacher absence, managing behavior, and supporting students' educational needs. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and experience with young people.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Physical and emotional well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a school environment.
• Strong communication and behavior management skills.
• Confidence in leading a classroom.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during the absence of teachers.
• Ensure students stay on task with set work.
• Manage classroom behavior per school policies.

Skills

Communication

Behaviour Management

Leadership

Flexibility

Resilience

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and confident Cover Supervisor to join a supportive and dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone who is considering a future in teaching or has experience working with young people in a school setting. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a Cover Supervisor:

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers

• Ensure that students remain on task with the work set by the teacher

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies

• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and engagement

• Assist with administrative tasks and support across the school as needed

Ideal Cover Supervisor:

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school environment

• Strong communication and behaviour management skills as a Cover Supervisor

• Confidence in leading a classroom and ensuring a positive learning environment

• Flexibility, resilience, and a professional attitude

• A genuine interest in supporting the education and well-being of students

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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