Cover Supervisor

Remedy Recruitment Group; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Diverse school placements

Professional development

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is seeking Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Hackney, London. These roles offer flexibility to cover short-term absences and support pupils with pre-set work in a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, classroom management skills, and a proactive approach. DBS Update Service is preferred or willingness to obtain one. Flexible working and ongoing professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to students in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Ensure students stay on task and complete assigned work.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour.
• Uphold safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Skills

Experience with young people

Strong communication

Classroom management

DBS Update Service or willing to get

Job description

Location: Hackney, London
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary opportunities available

About the Role:
We are currently seeking reliable, confident, and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Hackney. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering a career in education or those with experience working with young people.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged with pre-set work and maintain a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to students in the absence of the regular teacher
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and in line with school policies
• Ensure students stay on task and complete assigned work
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour
• Uphold safeguarding and school policies at all times

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• A confident and proactive approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer:

• Flexible working to suit your schedule
• Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of schools
• Ongoing support and professional development