Cover Supervisor

Veritas Education Recruitment; Orpington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a proactive Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools in Orpington. Start ASAP or September 2026, with both full-time and part-time options available. You will supervise classes when teachers are absent and help keep students engaged and on task.

The role welcomes graduates and education professionals seeking classroom experience, with DBS checks and safeguarding procedures in place.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

• 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.

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 interviewVeritas 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