Cover Supervisor January 2026

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

Job summary

A leading education provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a passionate Cover Supervisor to support secondary school students during teachers' absences. The role involves delivering lesson plans and maintaining a positive learning environment, with a strong focus on developing students’ academic and personal growth. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and organizational skills. This position may potentially transition to a permanent role and includes safeguarding training and support.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in education or youth work is desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to supporting pupils' learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and resources.
• Ensure effective classroom management and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Support pupils to stay engaged and focused throughout the lesson.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Confidence managing groups

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Full Time

Are you enthusiastic, organised, and passionate about supporting young people in their learning? We are seeking a dedicated full time Cover Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise classes during the short‑term absence of teachers.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and resources.
• Ensure effective classroom management and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Support pupils to stay engaged and focused throughout the lesson.

Requirements:

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence managing groups of secondary school pupils.
• Previous experience in education or youth work is desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to supporting pupils’ learning and development.

The school:

• A strong focus on academic achievement and personal development.
• Dedicated staff who are passionate about teaching and supporting young people.
• Inclusive classrooms where diversity is celebrated and every pupil is valued.
• A range of extra‑curricular activities to enrich pupils’ learning experiences.
• Collaborative and supportive working environments for staff, with professional development opportunities.

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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