Cover Supervisor

Veritas Education recruitment ltd; Orpington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools in Orpington. You will supervise classes when a teacher is absent, keep students engaged and ensure safe behaviour.

We welcome graduates and candidates with transferable experience. The role offers flexible full-time or part-time hours starting ASAP or September 2026, with competitive pay dependent on experience and DBS required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, youth, tutoring or education environment is ideal; graduates and transferable experience are encouraged to apply.
• Confident and comfortable working with secondary-age students.
• Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising students across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Delivering pre-prepared work and keeping students on task.
• Maintaining a positive and purposeful classroom environment.
• Managing behaviour in line with school policies.
• Supporting students with their learning where appropriate.
• Reporting issues or concerns to teaching staff and school leaders.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Orpington

Location: Orpington, Kent
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about education and looking for a rewarding role supporting young people?

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to join secondary schools in Orpington. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers and experienced education professionals looking to gain valuable classroom experience.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes when their regular teacher is unavailable, ensuring students remain focused, engaged and well behaved.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising students across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Delivering pre-prepared work and ensuring students remain on task.
• Maintaining a positive and purposeful classroom environment.
• Managing behaviour in line with the school's policies.
• Supporting students with their learning where appropriate.
• Reporting any issues or concerns to teaching staff and school leaders.
• Building positive relationships with students and staff.

About You

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Confident and comfortable working with secondary-age students.
• Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, organised and adaptable.
• Able to manage classroom behaviour calmly and consistently.
• Passionate about supporting young people's education.
• Ideally experienced in a school, youth, tutoring or education environment - although graduates and candidates with relevant transferable experience are encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

• Gain valuable experience in a secondary school environment.
• Excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers and education professionals.
• Work across welcoming schools in the Orpington area.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities may be available.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment team.

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

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

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.'