Cover Supervisor in St Albans)

Academics; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in St. Albans is looking for Cover Supervisors to support secondary students during teacher absences. The role offers flexible working options and competitive daily rates. Ideal candidates should have a degree or relevant experience with youth, strong communication, and classroom management skills. This is a great opportunity to gain classroom experience and potentially secure long-term roles.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing professional development

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant experience working with young people.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Positive attitude and professionalism.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson material.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Professionalism

Education

Degree or relevant experience in education or youth work

Job description

Cover Supervisors - St. Albans

Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Salary: £100-£130 per day (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary to Permanent

Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing Opportunities

Are you an enthusiastic and confident individual looking to support secondary students in their learning?

We are currently seeking reliable and motivated Cover Supervisors to join a welcoming and high-achieving secondary school in the St. Albans area.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced education professionals who want to make a positive impact in the classroom.

About the Role

• Supervise classes during teacher absence, ensuring students remain on task and complete set work.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and uphold the school's expectations.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson material – no planning or marking required.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff and support the smooth running of the school day.

Requirements

• A degree or relevant experience working with young people (e.g., in education, coaching, or youth work).
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• A positive attitude, adaptability, and professionalism.
• An enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive daily rates and flexible working options.
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience in a respected local secondary school.
• Potential for long-term or permanent roles for the right candidate.

If you're passionate about education and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.