Cover Supervisor - Hounslow

Marchant Recruitment; Hounslow; In loco; GBP 17.000 - 24.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Marchant Recruitment invites applications for a confident graduate or experienced Cover Supervisor to join a secondary school in West London. The role offers a stable, long-term position and a clear pathway toward PGCE or Teacher Training, ideal for developing classroom leadership experience.

The successful candidate will support KS3–KS4 with pre-set work, maintain orderly classrooms, and assist with admin duties and small-group support as needed.

Competenze

• Degree educated preferred (or HLTA qualification).
• Experience working with 11–16 year olds in a secondary school, youth work, tutoring, or similar setting.
• Excellent communication, resilience, and strong classroom presence.

Mansioni

• Oversee classes across Key Stage 3 and 4 during short-term absence of teaching staff.
• Deliver pre-set work and guide pupils through tasks.
• Maintain a positive, orderly classroom environment following school policies.
• Assist pupils with understanding instructions and their independent study time.
• Collect completed work and provide feedback to regular class teachers.
• Support departments with admin duties, exam invigilation, or small-group support when not covering.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Classroom presence

Confidence

Resilience

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you a confident graduate or experienced Cover Supervisor looking for an exciting school-based role in West London?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a proactive and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join a vibrant, highly supportive secondary school in the London Borough of Hounslow.

This role is ideal for an experienced Cover Supervisor seeking a stable long-term position, or a high-caliber graduate looking to gain valuable classroom management experience prior to undertaking a PGCE or Teacher Training programme.

About the School

• Inclusive Ethos: A welcoming, diverse secondary school committed to high academic standards and pupil personal development.

• Supportive Leadership: Strong senior leadership team providing structured behavior management systems and clear classroom protocols.

• Convenient Transport: Situated in Hounslow with superb transport connections via the Piccadilly Line, Overground/National Rail, and major bus routes.

• State-of-the-Art Campus: Modern classrooms, excellent sports facilities, and bright learning environments.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee classes across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring pupils remain focused, safe, and productive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-set work provided by subject teachers and guide pupils through learning tasks.

• Maintain a positive, orderly classroom environment by implementing the school’s behavior and reward policies.

• Assist pupils with understanding instructions and managing their independent study time.

• Collect completed work at the end of lessons and provide feedback to regular class teachers.

• Support departments with administrative duties, exam invigilation, or small-group support when not required for cover.

What the School Offers

• Invaluable Experience: Ideal stepping-stone for aspiring teachers wanting hands-on classroom leadership experience.

• Professional Development: Access to school-wide safeguarding, behavior management, and SEN training modules.

• Friendly Staff Team: Collaborative working atmosphere with dedicated line management support from the Cover Manager.

• Competitive Daily Rates: Excellent pay structure reflecting experience and commitment.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Degree educated preferred (or equivalent higher education/HLTA qualification).

• Experience: Prior experience working with young people aged 11–16 in a secondary school, youth work, tutoring, sports coaching, or educational setting.

• Key Skills: Excellent communication skills, high confidence, resilience, and strong classroom presence.

• Compliance: Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or willingness to process one).