Cover Supervisor - East London

senploy; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A teaching recruitment agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor for a secondary school in East London. The role offers full-time hours and requires QTS or equivalent. Candidates should have experience as a Cover Supervisor and possess up-to-date safeguarding training. This position starts in September 2025 and lasts through the academic year, with a negotiable pay rate.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

In-house training and development team

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as a Cover Supervisor within a school.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence.
• Support students with their learning activities.
• Manage classroom behavior and ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Cover Supervisor experience

Safeguarding training

Classroom management

Effective communication

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE - Cover Supervisor - East London


ABOUT THE SCHOOL


Prospero Teaching is looking for a Cover Supervisor for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Newham, East London.
The school is a medium size mainstream Secondary School with a supportive department. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year.
The position is open to both newly and experienced caretakers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT DETAILS


· Location - Newham, East London
· Position - Cover Supervisor
· Type of work - Cover Supervisor -
· Contract or position start date - September 2025
· Duration / Likely Duration - 2025/2026 Academic Year + non term time
· Contract or position end date (if applicable) - TBC
· Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
· Full time/part time - Full time
· Minimum rate of pay - Negotiable
· Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings
·
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS


· QTS or equivalent
· Minimum experience being a Cover Supervisor within a school
· Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
· Hold Right to Work in the UK
· Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
· Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.


Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
· Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
· In-house Training and Development Team