Cover Supervisor. Job in Croydon Education & Training Jobs

Smart Teachers; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking flexible education professionals to supervise classes in the absence of teachers and support students' learning. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a relevant undergraduate degree or experience. This role offers flexibility in working days and areas, with guaranteed pay schemes and excellent support for ongoing professional development. Join a reputable multi-academy trust with high standards of leadership and supportive staff.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Must have a confident classroom presence and strong communication skills.
• Be reliable, adaptable, and professional.
• Have a genuine interest in supporting young people's learning.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes in the absence of the teacher.
• Delivering set work and ensuring students remain on task.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Supporting pupils' learning and engagement.
• Working across multiple schools within the trust.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Confident classroom presence

Reliability

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate degree or relevant experience

Job description

Location: Sutton & Croydon
Start Date: January
Daily Rate: £90 £120 (dependent on experience)

The role offers full flexibility, allowing you to choose:

• The days you work
• The areas you are happy to travel to
• Short-term or ongoing assignments

About the role

• Supervising classes in the absence of the teacher
• Delivering set work and ensuring students remain on task
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Supporting pupils learning and engagement
• Working across multiple schools within the trust (based on your availability)

About the school

You will be working within a successful and well-respected multi academy trust known for high standards, strong leadership, and supportive staff cultures.

The secondary academies within the trust:

• Have clear behaviour systems and consistent expectations
• Are well-resourced with strong pastoral support
• Offer a welcoming environment for visiting staff
• Are easily accessible via public transport across South London

Requirements

• Have a confident classroom presence and strong communication skills
• Be reliable, adaptable, and professional
• Have a genuine interest in supporting young people’s learning

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• An undergraduate degree or relevant experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call David Singh on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).