Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching London; Swadlincote; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Prospero Teaching London is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join a Harrow-based secondary school from September 2026. The role involves supervising KS3-KS4 classes, delivering pre-set lesson plans, and maintaining a positive, productive learning environment.

You will support students, follow instructions, and work closely with teachers to ensure smooth daily operations and strong classroom discipline.

Qualifications

• Confident managing groups of secondary-aged students.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Able to establish positive relationships with students.
• Calm and consistent when managing behaviour.
• Passionate about supporting young people's education.
• Able to follow instructions and lesson plans effectively.
• Experienced working with young people, or a graduate looking to gain school-based experience.

Responsabilités

• Supervise classes in the absence of their regular teacher, ensuring students stay focused and on task.
• Follow pre-set lesson plans and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Deliver and support pre-prepared lesson plans and activities.
• Maintain a safe, calm classroom environment and manage behaviour effectively.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement and behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers and the wider school team.

Connaissances

Classroom management

Student engagement

Positive relationships

Punctual & reliable

Following lesson plans

Youth/young people experience

Formation

Graduate

Description du poste

Cover Supervisor - Harrow, North West London

Start Date: September 2026
Location: Harrow, North West London
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

A fantastic secondary school in Harrow, North West London is looking for a committed and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, graduate or someone with strong experience working with young people who is looking to develop their career within education.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes in the absence of their regular teacher, ensuring students remain focused, engaged and on task. You will be expected to follow pre-set lesson plans and maintain a positive and productive learning environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising students across KS3 and KS4.
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson plans and learning activities.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and consistently.
• Supporting students with their learning and encouraging positive engagement.
• Ensuring students complete the work set by their classroom teacher.
• Maintaining a safe, calm and positive classroom environment.
• Providing feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement and behaviour.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider school team.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Confident managing groups of secondary-aged students.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Able to establish positive relationships with students.
• Calm and consistent when managing behaviour.
• Passionate about supporting young people's education.
• Able to follow instructions and lesson plans effectively.
• Experienced working with young people, or a graduate looking to gain school-based experience.

Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Sports Coach, Youth Worker or similar role would be advantageous.

Why Join?

• Long-term opportunity from September 2026.
• Supportive secondary school environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience.
• Potential for further career development within education.
• Excellent opportunity for graduates looking to pursue a career in teaching.