Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Puckeridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education professionals is looking for a Cover Supervisor in Puckeridge. This ongoing role offers part-time and full-time shifts in well-managed schools, providing opportunities for temp-to-perm positions and teacher training. Applicants should have experience working with children and be local to the Ware area. The role involves delivering lessons, managing classroom behaviour, and supporting pupil progress. Competitive pay and training opportunities are included.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for teacher training

Qualifications

• Experience ideally in a school, youth, or support setting.
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Genuine interest in education and supporting young learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a focused learning environment.
• Support pupils in their learning and answer general questions.
• Report back to teaching staff on student progress and classroom activity.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Classroom management

Calm and confident demeanor

Flexibility in adapting to different subjects

Education

Degree or Level 3 qualification

Job description

Cover Supervisor required for popular and well run school with Good behaviour and respectful students.

Ongoing and part time, ad hoc supply posts available!

Are you a confident Cover Supervisor, or, perhaps you're a recent graduate considering a career with education and are looking for a role that offers support and training?

Tradewind Secondary is working with a number of well established and well managed schools in the Ware area who are looking for part time and full time cover supervisors to help on an internal AND ad hoc supply basis. We are looking for reliable, enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join our team and benefit from flexible shifts, ongoing roles and schools seeking the best cover staff to move onto teacher training.

Lesson's are set, behaviour plans are established and distributed and pupils are respectful.

Starting January 2026 and required until the end of the Academic year (July 2026). This is a full time role for Cover Supervisors who impress in the right schools there will be potential for temp-to-perm opportunities including routes into teacher training.

Applications from confident individuals with experience working with children or young people in other sectors, such as sports coaching, youth work, tutoring, or childcare are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must be local to the Ware area or willing and able to commute on a daily basis.

The Role

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a focused learning environment
• Support pupils in their learning and answer general questions
• Report back to teaching staff on student progress and classroom activity

About You

• Experience working with children or young people (ideally in a school, youth or support setting)
• Calm, confident and able to manage classroom behaviour effectively
• Flexible and able to adapt to different subjects and classroom settings
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young learners
• Degree or Level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities, including behaviour management and safeguarding
• Support from a dedicated consultant who understands your needs
• Opportunities to progress into teacher training or long-term school roles

Looking to gain classroom experience whilst building your confidence in the classroom we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact the Tradewind St Albans Office to find out more and get started this year!