Cover Supervisor

Supply Desk; Slough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend £150

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming secondary school in Burnham, Buckinghamshire. This part-time role involves supervising classes, delivering prepared lessons, and ensuring continuity of learning across Key Stage 3 and 4.

You will maintain a calm classroom, support students, and work with the school team to promote progress and safeguarding. An enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willingness to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Confident supervising KS3 and KS4.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions.
• Calm, professional, approachable demeanor.
• Understanding safeguarding and child protection.
• Current enhanced DBS on Update Service or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in absence of regular teacher and collect work.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across subjects.
• Maintain a positive, well-managed classroom environment.
• Monitor behaviour and uphold school policies.
• Support student learning and provide guidance.
• Take accurate registers and report safeguarding concerns.
• Collaborate with staff to promote progress and wellbeing.
• Support smooth running of the school and safeguarding compliance.

Skills

Classroom management

KS3/KS4 supervision

Follow lesson plans

Calm professional

Safeguarding knowledge

DBS Update Service

Job description

Cover Supervisor Supply Desk Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England

Contract: Part-time

Start Date: September 2026

Application Closing Date: 31st August 2026

Are you a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school, where you'll play an important role in maintaining continuity of learning and supporting students across a range of subjects.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students complete the work provided.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and instructions clearly and effectively across a range of subjects.
• Maintain a positive, calm, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Monitor students' behaviour and ensure the school's behaviour policies and expectations are followed.
• Support students with their learning, answering questions and providing appropriate guidance where required.
• Take accurate registers and report any concerns regarding attendance, behaviour, or safeguarding.
• Ensure students remain engaged, focused, and on task throughout lessons.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and the wider school team to promote student progress and wellbeing.
• Support the smooth running of the school, including duties and other responsibilities as required.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Requirements

• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Confident in supervising students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions effectively.
• A calm, professional, and approachable manner.
• A commitment to supporting students' learning, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.