Cover Supervisor - Graduates Encouraged to Apply!

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

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Benfleet seeks a Cover Supervisor to deliver lessons and assist students in a supportive environment. Ideal for graduates aspiring to teach, the role requires a relevant degree and a passion for education. The position offers professional development opportunities in a dynamic team setting, with responsibilities including managing classroom activities and providing encouragement to students.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Experience ideal for a future in teaching

Qualifications

• Degree in any subject required.
• Experience in childcare, tutoring, or youth work desirable.
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lessons across various subjects.
• Manage classroom environment and student engagement.
• Provide support and promote positive learning.

Skills

Strong interest in working with young people

Excellent communication skills

Resilience

Initiative

Strong work ethic

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School
Location: Benfleet, Essex
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

Are you a graduate with a strong work ethic and a passion for supporting young people in education? Are you considering a future in teaching? This could be the perfect opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience in a supportive school environment.

A forward-thinking secondary school in Benfleet is seeking a committed and proactive Cover Supervisor to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates, aspiring teachers, or those with experience in childcare who are looking to take the next step in their career in education.

About the Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-set lessons across various subjects in the absence of teaching staff. You will supervise whole classes, maintain order, and ensure that students stay on task with their learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver lessons prepared by teaching staff across a range of subjects

• Manage the classroom environment and ensure students remain focused and engaged

• Provide support where needed and promote a positive learning atmosphere

• Uphold school policies on behaviour and safeguarding

• Report back on student engagement and any issues to relevant staff

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A degree in any subject (required)

• A strong interest in working with young people

• Experience in childcare, tutoring, youth work or similar (desirable)

• A desire to pursue a career in teaching or education

• Excellent communication skills, confidence, and resilience

• A positive attitude, initiative, and a strong work ethic

We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team environment

• On-the-job experience that’s ideal for a future in teaching

• Opportunities for professional development and teacher training pathways

• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same

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’, which 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.

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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