Cover Supervisor

Ribbons & Reeves; South Weald; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Brentwood to supervise classes across various subjects when teachers are absent. You will deliver pre-prepared materials and keep students engaged, while maintaining a calm, supportive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have a degree (2:1 or First Class) and strong communication skills, with a genuine interest in helping secondary students succeed academically and personally.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and genuine interest in supporting secondary school students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across a range of subjects in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students remain engaged with their learning.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a calm, positive learning environment.
• Support students in completing assigned work and encourage them to work independently.
• Establish positive and professional relationships with students.
• Follow school policies and procedures relating to behaviour, safeguarding and student welfare.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on students' engagement, behaviour and progress.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team.
• Support the smooth running of the school day and contribute to a positive school culture.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interest in supporting students

Education

Degree (2:1 or First Class)

Job description

Cover Supervisor Secondary School in Brentwood

Start Date: September 2026 | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Requirements: Strong communication skills + genuine interest in supporting secondary school students

About the Role

• Supervise classes across a range of subjects in the absence of the regular classroom teacher
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students remain engaged with their learning
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a calm, positive learning environment
• Support students in completing assigned work and encourage them to work independently
• Establish positive and professional relationships with students
• Follow school policies and procedures relating to behaviour, safeguarding and student welfare
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on students' engagement, behaviour and progress
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team
• Support the smooth running of the school day and contribute to a positive school culture

Why This Role Suits a Graduate

• Secondary Teaching and teacher training
• Education
• Educational Psychology
• Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Child and adolescent mental health
• Behavioural or pastoral support
• Youth work

The Ideal Cover Supervisor

• Educated to degree level, ideally with a 2:1 or First Class degree, otherwise relevant experience will also be considered
• Confident and comfortable working with secondary school students
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Calm, resilient and able to manage classroom behaviour effectively
• Organised, reliable and able to follow lesson plans and instructions
• Passionate about helping young people succeed academically and personally
• Able to build positive and professional relationships with students
• Proactive, adaptable and confident working across different subjects and year groups
• Interested in pursuing a long-term career within education

If you're looking to take the next step in your career and gain valuable experience as a Cover Supervisor in Brentwood, apply today with your updated CV.