Cover Supervisor

Step Teachers Ltd; Wantage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking reliable Cover Supervisors to join secondary school teams in England. This role offers a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in education to gain classroom experience by supervising and supporting students. Responsibilities include managing class behaviour and ensuring pupils stay on task. Ideal candidates should have experience with young people and excellent communication skills. Flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

Access to exclusive deals and discounts

Comprehensive wellness services

Opportunity to earn bonuses for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, school-based experience desirable but not essential.
• Confident managing groups of students and maintaining authority in the classroom.
• Enthusiastic about supporting pupils’ education and development.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes and ensuring pupils remain on task with pre-prepared work.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Providing feedback to teaching staff on pupil engagement and progress.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Job description

We are seeking reliable and confident Cover Supervisors to join a secondary school team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in education to gain classroom experience while supporting pupils’ learning in the absence of their usual teacher. Beginning October 2025.

Duties as a Cover Supervisor:

• Supervising classes and ensuring pupils remain on task with pre-prepared work

• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies

• Supporting pupils with their learning and answering general queries

• Maintaining a positive and productive learning environment

• Providing feedback to teaching staff on pupil engagement and progress

Ideal Cover Supervisor:

• Have experience working with young people (school-based experience desirable but not essential)

• Be confident managing groups of students and maintaining authority in the classroom

• Be adaptable, proactive, and able to use their initiative

• Have excellent communication and organisational skills as a Cover Supervisor.

• Be enthusiastic about supporting pupils’ education and development

Why Class Act?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Class Act, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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