Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Local schools network

Consultant support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking Cover Supervisors for St Albans and surrounding areas. Immediate start with daily pay between £100-£130. The role is flexible, supporting a network of local secondary and middle schools, ensuring lessons run smoothly when teachers are absent.

You will deliver pre-planned work, manage classroom behaviour, and help pupils stay engaged while building valuable experience in a school setting. A consultant from Tradewind will assist in securing regular work.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally in a school setting.
• Confident classroom presence and good communication skills.
• Flexible, reliable, and adaptable across year groups.
• DBS Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Supervising lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Ensuring behaviour is managed in line with school policy
• Supporting pupils with tasks and maintaining engagement
• Providing brief feedback to staff at the end of the day

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

DBS Check (Update Service preferred)

Job description

Cover Supervisors - St Albans - £100-£130 per dayDaily and short-term bookings | Immediate start | range of Local SchoolsTradewind Recruitment is currently seeking enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisors to support a network of welcoming Secondary schools and middle schools across St Albans and the surrounding areas. This flexible role is ideal for those with classroom experience or aspiring teachers looking to gain valuable experience in a school setting.As a Cover Supervisor, you will step into the classroom when the regular teacher is absent, ensuring pupils remain on task and engaged with the learning. All work is pre-planned - your focus is on delivering it effectively and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Ensuring behaviour is managed in line with school policy
• Supporting pupils with tasks and maintaining engagement
• Providing brief feedback to staff at the end of the day

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children, ideally in a school setting
• Confident classroom presence and good communication skills
• Flexible, reliable, and adaptable across year groups
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay of £100-£130
• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Supportive local schools with welcoming staff
• A dedicated consultant to help secure regular work