Cover Supervisor

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join a secondary school starting September 2025. The ideal candidate should have a good standard of education, strong classroom management skills, and the ability to support students efficiently. This role involves supervising classes and managing student behavior, ensuring a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Access to exclusive deals (high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships)

Comprehensive well-being services

Bonus for recommending friends

Qualifications

• Good standard of education (minimum GCSEs in English and Maths).
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable.
• Confidence to manage classroom behavior.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during teacher absence.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and manage students.
• Provide feedback to teachers on classroom issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Organisational skills

Education

GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

We are looking for a confident, organised, and reliable Cover Supervisor to join a secondary school team. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as Cover Supervisor:

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the regular teacher.

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and ensure students remain on task.

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies and expectations.

• Take the register and keep accurate records.

• Provide feedback to teaching staff about any issues or achievements during cover lessons.

• Support pupils with their learning where possible.

• Uphold the school’s safeguarding procedures at all times.

• Assist with break or lunchtime supervision if required.

Ideal Cover Supervisor:

• Good standard of education (minimum GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths).

• Previous experience working with young people (desirable).

• Confidence to manage a classroom and maintain discipline.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as a Cover Supervisor.

• Flexible, adaptable, and professional approach.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.

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, and Devon. 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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