Cover Supervisor

Supply Desk Ltd; Wembley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safeguarding training

Weekly payments

Support from education consultants

Experience in secondary schools

Supportive team environment

CPD and training opportunities

Refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd. is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to support a Wembley area secondary school. You will supervise classes in the absence of teachers, deliver prepared materials and maintain a positive, well-managed learning environment.

The role suits graduates or those with experience working with young people who want to gain valuable school-based experience. You will need strong communication, classroom management and safeguarding awareness, with a professional, adaptable attitude and a

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people desirable.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident, flexible and professional.
• Good safeguarding knowledge and attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during short-term absences.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and keep pupils on task.
• Maintain a positive, orderly and productive classroom environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour according to school policies.
• Encourage pupil engagement and complete assigned work.
• Provide clear instructions and support pupils as needed.
• Monitor attendance, progress and behaviour during lessons.
• Report concerns to teaching staff or senior leaders.
• Ensure pupil safety and wellbeing throughout the day.
• Support wider school team with classroom and learning duties.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Professional attitude

Flexibility

Education

Degree or relevant educational qualification desirable

Job description

Location: Wembley area
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time
Pay: £85–£115 per day (dependent on experience)

Supply Desk are currently seeking a confident, enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisor to work within a welcoming and supportive secondary school in the Wembley area, starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising classes during teacher absences, ensuring pupils remain engaged in their learning and maintaining a positive and well-managed classroom environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about education who has strong communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to manage a classroom effectively. The role would suit aspiring teachers, graduates or individuals with previous experience working with young people who are looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school setting.

• Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure pupils remain on task.
• Maintain a positive, orderly and productive classroom environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policies.
• Encourage pupils to engage with learning activities and complete assigned work.
• Provide clear instructions and support pupils with their work where appropriate.
• Monitor pupil attendance, progress and behaviour during lessons.
• Report any concerns or incidents to the relevant teaching staff or senior leadership team.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils throughout the school day.
• Support the wider school team with general classroom and learning duties when required.

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience in a school or classroom environment is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence, flexibility and the ability to adapt to different classroom situations.
• A professional, reliable and positive attitude.
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people's development.
• A good understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• A degree or relevant educational qualification is desirable but not essential.

• Comprehensive safeguarding training.
• Weekly payments.
• Ongoing support from experienced local education consultants.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in secondary schools.
• A supportive team and professional working environment.
• Opportunities for continued professional development, CPD and training.
• A refer-a-friend scheme.

This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers and individuals looking to develop their experience within education. As a Cover Supervisor, you will play an important role in maintaining continuity in pupils' learning while helping to create a positive and engaging school environment.

We also offer a £100 referral fee for successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.