Cover Supervisor Flexible - West London

Aspire People; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Free CPD

Flexible bookings

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking confident Cover Supervisors to work across West London secondary schools. You will supervise pre-set lessons in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring pupils stay on task and engaged while earning a daily rate of £100–£110.

You choose days and schools, benefiting from a dedicated consultant who matches you to bookings that fit your schedule. Ideal for graduates or those exploring teaching, with flexible, day-to-day or regular opportunities across multiple boroughs.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or working within a classroom setting is desirable.
• Confident managing behaviour in unfamiliar classrooms.
• Flexible, reliable and adaptable across different schools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pre-set lessons and cover work as directed by the class teacher.
• Maintain a calm, structured and positive classroom environment.
• Manage pupil behaviour in line with school policies.
• Adapt quickly to different school settings and year groups.
• Support pupils’ learning and wellbeing throughout the day.
• Liaise professionally with school staff on arrival.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety policies at all times.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Cover Supervisor
Day‑to‑Day Flexible Hours
Location: West London (Multiple Boroughs)
Salary: £100‑£110 per day, dependent on experience

We are looking for confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools throughout the boroughs of West London. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in different classroom environments and wants the flexibility to choose the days and schools that work best for them.

You’ll be stepping in to supervise pre-set lessons in the absence of the usual class teacher, ensuring pupils remain engaged, on task and supported throughout the school day, all while being backed by a dedicated consultant who will match you with bookings that suit your schedule.

About the Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee classes working from pre‑prepared lesson plans and cover work set by the class teacher, ensuring lessons run smoothly in their absence. You will need to be confident managing behaviour in classrooms you may be seeing for the first time, building rapport with pupils quickly and adapting to each school’s individual routines and expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Supervise pre‑set lessons and cover work set by the class teacher
• - Maintain a calm, structured and positive classroom environment
• - Manage pupil behaviour in line with each school’s policies and procedures
• - Quickly adapt to different school settings, routines and year groups
• - Support pupils’ learning and well being throughout the school day
• - Liaise professionally with school staff and leadership on arrival
• - Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school‑specific policies at all times

About You:

• - Experience supervising or working within a classroom setting is desirable
• - Confident managing behaviour and building rapport quickly in unfamiliar classrooms
• - Flexible, reliable and adaptable, comfortable working across different schools
• - Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• - Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• - Graduates and those considering a career in teaching are welcome to apply

Who are Aspire People?

Aspire People is the UK’s fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across England. We focus on delivering high‑quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants and administrative staff. We are fully committed to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people‑first approach in the education sector.

Why join Aspire People?

• - Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
• - Access to multiple schools across West London, giving you variety and flexibility
• - Choose the days that work for you, day‑to‑day or regular bookings available
• - Competitive pay
• - Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100‑£250 per person
• - Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.