Cover Supervisor/Cover Teacher Needed - Camden/Barnet/Islington/Haring

Principal Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Greater London seeks individuals for lesson supervision roles. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or Teaching Assistants eager for career progression in education. This role focuses on overseeing students' work, maintaining behavior, and supporting learning without teaching or planning. Benefits include flexibility and a supportive environment, serving as an excellent step into a teaching career.

Benefits

Flexibility, working term-time only

Supportive environment in various London secondary schools

Excellent stepping stone into a teaching career

Qualifications

• Strong interest in education and working with young people.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Teaching Assistants looking for career development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee students completing work left by the regular teacher.
• Implement school behaviour policies to keep students on task.
• Assist students with queries related to the work provided.
• Focus on supervision, without subject-specific teaching.

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths

Higher education (e.g., PGCE)

Job description

• Supervise Lessons: Oversee students completing work left by the regular teacher.
• Behaviour Management: Implement school behaviour policies to keep students on task.
• Support Learning: Assist students with queries related to the work provided.
• No Teaching/Planning: Focus on supervision, not subject‑specific teaching, planning, or marking.

Who's Suited?

• Recent graduates (e.g., those pursuing a PGCE).
• Teaching Assistants looking for career progression.
• Individuals with a strong interest in education and working with young people.
• GCSEs in English & Maths are usually required, with higher education advantageous.

Where to Find Jobs & Salary

• Job Boards: Look on Indeed, Tes.
• Recruitment Agencies: Prospero Teaching, Horizon Teachers, Anzuk.
• Pay: Competitive daily rates (£100-£130+), with some full‑time roles offering annual salaries (e.g., £27k pro‑rata).

Benefits

• Flexibility, working term‑time only.
• Supportive environment in various London secondary schools.
• Excellent stepping stone into a teaching career.