Cover Supervisor

Step Teachers Ltd; Wood Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools by delivering pre-prepared lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment in the absence of the teacher. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a passion for education. This role offers competitive weekly pay processed via PAYE, along with exclusive deals and well-being services.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive well-being services

Qualifications

• Previous school-based experience is desirable but not essential.
• A flexible, positive, and proactive approach is needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence, keeping students on task.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials across subjects.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Confidence to lead classes

Interest in supporting young people

Education

Degree not older than 5 years

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools by delivering pre-prepared lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment in the absence of the class teacher. Beginning September 2025.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence, ensuring students remain on task.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials across a range of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff about student progress and behaviour.
• Support the wider school community as needed.

Ideal qualifications and attributes

• Strong communication and classroom management skills as a Cover Supervisor.
• Confidence to lead classes across different subjects.
• Previous school-based experience (desirable but not essential).
• A flexible, positive, and proactive approach.
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people.
• Degree must not be older than 5 years

Why Step Teachers?

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.

Step Teachers, 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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