Cover Supervisor for Secondary

Protocol Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking Cover Supervisors for secondary schools in England. This full-time role involves supervising classes, supporting students during teacher absences, and maintaining classroom discipline. Ideal candidates possess experience working with young people, have strong classroom management skills, and a positive attitude. This position offers weekly pay and opportunities for professional development. Candidates must have an Enhanced DBS or be willing to apply for one.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to online CPD Academy

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities across various school settings

Free Thrive training available

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting or equivalent.
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour confidently.
• Flexibility to adapt to different classroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials.
• Keep students engaged and focused.
• Maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Strong behaviour management

Positive, professional attitude

Confident communication

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools

Full-time and flexible roles available

Start date: ASAP

Looking for a school-based role where no two days are the same and you’re genuinely making a difference?

We’re working with a number of secondary schools looking for confident Cover Supervisors to step in and keep learning on track when teachers are away. It’s a great role if you enjoy working with young people, like variety in your week, and want hands‑on experience in a secondary school setting.

You’ll be delivering pre‑set work, supporting pupils in the classroom, and helping maintain a calm, positive learning environment. No planning, no marking, just good classroom presence and clear communication.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervising classes during short‑term teacher absences
• Delivering pre‑prepared lesson materials
• Keeping students engaged, focused, and on task
• Managing classroom behaviour confidently and fairly
• Supporting the wider school team as needed

Who this role is ideal for:

• Graduates considering a career in teaching
• Experienced Cover Supervisors or Teaching Assistants
• People with youth work, coaching, or mentoring experience
• Confident communicators who can lead a classroom
• Anyone looking for valuable secondary school experience

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with young people (school‑based or similar)
• Strong behaviour management and calm authority
• Flexibility and a positive, professional attitude
• Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply

What you’ll get with Protocol Education:

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• Free access to our online CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• A smooth, supportive registration process

If you’re Thrive trained, that’s a big plus. If not, we’ll get you booked onto our free Thrive training, it’s a great way to build confidence and stand out to schools.

If you’re ready to step into the classroom and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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