Cover supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Hounslow with day-to-day supply cover. No teaching qualification required; degree desirable but not essential.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes, distribute lesson materials, encourage focus, manage behaviour, and follow school procedures while providing support to students. Flexible ad hoc assignments with ongoing support from your Tradewind consultant.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people is essential.
• Confidence supervising groups and managing behaviour.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A degree is desirable but not essential.
• Right to work in the UK and safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervising secondary school classes and distributing pre-prepared lesson materials.
• Encouraging students to stay focused and complete their work.
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Supporting students and following school procedures.

Skills

Experience with young people

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm and professional attitude

Adaptability

Education

Degree desirable (not essential)

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Hounslow

Flexible supply work Secondary schools No teaching qualification required

Do you enjoy working with young people? Are you a graduate, sports coach, tutor or someone with experience supporting young people who would like to explore a career in education?

Tradewind Recruitment is looking for confident, reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Hounslow with day‑to‑day supply cover.

No teaching qualification or previous school experience is required. However, experience working with young people is essential, whether through mentoring, tutoring, sports coaching, youth work or another relevant role.

What does the role involve?

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll help lessons run smoothly when teachers are absent. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising secondary school classes and distributing pre‑prepared lesson materials.
• Encouraging students to stay focused and complete their work.
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Supporting students and following school procedures.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience working with young people.
• Confidence supervising groups and managing behaviour.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, positive and professional attitude.
• Flexibility, reliability and a willingness to work in different school environments.
• The right to work in the UK and willingness to complete the required recruitment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

A degree is desirable but not essential for every opportunity. Your experience, confidence and ability to engage with young people are what matter most.

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Flexible working: Accept assignments that fit around your availability.
• Valuable experience: Develop your skills in a secondary school setting.
• Career development: Gain experience if you're considering a future in teaching or education.
• Variety: Experience different schools and meet new colleagues.
• Ongoing support: Receive guidance from your Tradewind consultant to identify suitable opportunities.

These are ad hoc supply assignments available when schools require additional cover. Work is not guaranteed every day, so flexibility is important.