Cover Supervisor – Cheshunt

Engage Education; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

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AWR pay scale

Free CPD sessions

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Job summary

Engage Education is recruiting two Cover Supervisors for a local secondary school in Cheshunt, Broxbourne. The roles are full-time permanent positions covering planned and unplanned sickness, with daily rates of £115–£120 and current working hours from 08:30 to 15:00.

You’ll supervise lessons, manage behaviour, and ensure pupils complete set work while following school safeguarding policies. Degree required; experience with young people preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree and be able to support pupils with pre-planned work.
• Experience with young people is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent classroom management and adaptability required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and ensure completion of set tasks.
• Manage behaviour and support pupils with questions.
• Follow the school’s safeguarding policies.
• Collect completed work and hand to Head of Department.
• Provide feedback on lessons and pupils’ progress.

Skills

Adaptability

Classroom management

Communication

Patience and empathy

Professionalism

Organisation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Local Secondary School

Location: Cheshunt, Broxbourne

Type: Full time role / Permanent

Working Hours: 08:30 am – 15:00 pm.

Salary: £115 – £120 per day

At Engage, we’re working with a school in Cheshunt to recruit two Cover Supervisors who can support on a supply basis to cover planned and unplanned sickness.

About the role:

You will be covering lessons across the school to either relieve classroom teachers for PPA time or for general sickness

• We do not require applicants to have experience as a cover supervisor, but they must have a degree

• Must have some experience with young people – open to supporting workers, youth workers, that sort of vibe

• Behaviour can be challenging at times as a supply, so you must be personable and able to adapt to different situations

Your Role as a Cover Supervisor:

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll be supervising pupils to carry out pre-planned work when teaching staff are off work for a certain period (for example, sickness or paternity leave). The main job of a Cover Supervisor is to manage a classroom and behaviour while ensuring that pupils complete the work which has been set.

• Supervising the students and ensuring they complete set tasks

• Managing behaviour

• Assisting pupils when they have questions

• Following the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies

• Collecting the completed work and handing it to the Head of the Department

• Providing feedback on the lesson and pupils

What Makes a Great Cover Supervisor?

Successful Cover Supervisors bring a combination of enthusiasm, presence, and adaptability to their role. Key attributes include:

• Adaptability and flexibility: The ability to quickly adjust to new classrooms, subjects, and teaching styles is crucial.

• Classroom management: Excellent skills in managing student behavior and maintaining discipline to ensure a positive learning environment.

• Communication: The ability to convey instructions clearly, engage students, and communicate effectively with other staff.

• Patience and empathy: A compassionate nature to build rapport with students and support their needs, even when they are challenging.

• Professionalism and confidence: A calm, assertive, and professional presence to guide the class and handle any unexpected situations.

• Organisation and reliability: Being punctual and organized to manage tasks, keep lessons on track, and ensure a smooth transition between activities.

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)

• Free CPD sessions

• Your own dedicated consultant

• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!

• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

All applicants require the appropriate qualifications.

All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.