Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Markyate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Flexible working

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking Cover Supervisors for St Albans and surrounding areas on a daily, short-term basis. You will supervise classes in the absence of the teacher, ensure pupils stay on task, and provide feedback to staff at day's end.

Experience with children in a school setting is preferred. An Enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willingness to apply is required. Flexible, reliable, and adaptable across year groups are valued traits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally in a school setting.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Flexible, reliable, and adaptable across year groups.
• Confident classroom presence and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Ensuring behaviour is managed in line with school policy
• Supporting pupils with tasks and maintaining engagement
• Providing brief feedback to staff at the end of the day

Skills

Experience with children

Confident classroom presence

Communication skills

Flexible, reliable

DBS update service

Job description

Cover Supervisors - St Albans - 100- 130 per day

Daily and short-term bookings Immediate start range of Local Schools

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisors to support a network of welcoming Secondary schools and middle schools across St Albans and the surrounding areas. This flexible role is ideal for those with classroom experience or aspiring teachers looking to gain valuable experience in a school setting.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will step into the classroom when the regular teacher is absent, ensuring pupils remain on task and engaged with the learning. All work is pre-planned - your focus is on delivering it effectively and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Ensuring behaviour is managed in line with school policy
• Supporting pupils with tasks and maintaining engagement
• Providing brief feedback to staff at the end of the day

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children, ideally in a school setting
• Confident classroom presence and good communication skills
• Flexible, reliable, and adaptable across year groups
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay of 100- 130
• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Supportive local schools with welcoming staff
• A dedicated consultant to help secure regular work