Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching; Shotgate; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Supportive environment

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to support Emerson Park secondary academy in Havering on a day-to-day, short-term, and long-term basis.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people, strong communication and behaviour management skills, and the ability to engage students while delivering pre-planned lessons. This role offers flexible opportunities and a supportive school environment with ongoing Prospero Teaching support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in educational or coaching settings.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Confident leading a classroom and engaging students.
• Reliable, professional, and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences across various subjects.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and keep students engaged.
• Manage behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Support students' learning and encourage participation.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Engaging students

Education

Degree educated or teaching career

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Emerson Park, Havering Competitive Daily Rates Flexible Opportunities

Prospero Teaching is working with a popular and high-achieving secondary academy in Emerson Park and is seeking confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to support the school on a day-to-day, short-term, and long-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, youth workers, sports coaches, or experienced Cover Supervisors looking to gain valuable classroom experience within a supportive school environment known for its strong community ethos and high expectations.

The Role

• Supervising classes during teacher absences across a variety of subjects.
• Delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring students remain engaged with their work.
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Supporting students' learning and encouraging participation.
• Following school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with young people in an educational, coaching, mentoring, or support capacity.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Confident leading a classroom and engaging students.
• Reliable, professional, and adaptable.
• Degree educated or considering a future career in teaching (desirable).

Why Apply?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your schedule.
• A welcoming and supportive secondary school environment.
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers and education professionals.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Prospero Teaching consultant.
• Opportunities to progress into long-term, teacher training, or permanent roles.

Whether you're an experienced Cover Supervisor or looking to gain hands-on classroom experience before embarking on a teaching career, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving secondary school in Emerson Park.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business and employment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding, compliance, and vetting checks.