Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Ware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education professionals is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Ware to manage classroom activities and support students. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity for training and development. Applicants should have experience with children and a desire to work in education. Full-time positions are available starting in January 2026, with potential pathways into teaching. Competitive daily rates and ongoing training are provided.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities for teacher training

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, youth, or support setting is desirable.
• Calm and confident demeanor for effective classroom management.
• Flexible to adapt to various classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining focus.
• Supporting pupils in learning and answering questions.
• Reporting on student progress to teaching staff.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Classroom management

Adaptability to different subjects

Genuine interest in education

Education

Degree or Level 3 qualification

Job description

Cover Supervisor required for popular and well run school with good behaviour and respectful students.

Ongoing and part time, ad hoc supply posts available.

Are you a confident Cover Supervisor, or perhaps a recent graduate considering a career with education and looking for a role that offers support and training?

Tradewind Secondary is working with a number of well established and well managed schools in the Ware area who are looking for part time and full time cover supervisors to help on an internal and ad hoc supply basis. We are looking for reliable, enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join our team and benefit from flexible shifts, ongoing roles and schools seeking the best cover staff to move onto teacher training.

Lessons are set, behaviour plans are established and distributed and pupils are respectful.

Starting January 2026 and required until the end of the Academic year (July 2026). This is a full time role for Cover Supervisors who impress in the right schools there will be potential for temp-to-perm opportunities including routes into teacher training.

Applications from confident individuals with experience working with children or young people in other sectors, such as sports coaching, youth work, tutoring, or childcare are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must be local to the Ware area or willing and able to commute on a daily basis.

The Role

• Delivering pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a focused learning environment
• Supporting pupils in their learning and answering general questions
• Reporting back to teaching staff on student progress and classroom activity

About You

• Experience working with children or young people (ideally in a school, youth or support setting)
• Calm, confident, and able to manage classroom behaviour effectively
• Flexible and able to adapt to different subjects and classroom settings
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young learners
• Degree or Level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities, including behaviour management and safeguarding
• Support from a dedicated consultant who understands your needs
• Opportunities to progress into teacher training or long-term school roles

Looking to gain classroom experience whilst building your confidence in the classroom we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact the Tradewind St Albans Office to find out more and get started this year.