Cover Supervisor. Job in Newham Education & Training Jobs

GSL Education - London; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors in East London to support classroom learning during teacher absences. This role offers competitive daily pay and flexible working hours, allowing educators to make a positive impact while gaining valuable experience. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and previous experience with young people, providing a supportive and engaging classroom environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Flexible working schedule

Excellent support from dedicated consultants

Opportunities for valuable experience

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people is desirable.
• Confident and professional classroom management skills required.
• Strong communication and organisational skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a classroom during teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to students.
• Maintain good behaviour and ensure classroom safety.

Skills

Classroom management

Strong communication

Engagement promotion

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent

Job description

Cover Supervisor
Location: East London (Newham and Tower Hamlets)
Salary: £90 - £130 per day
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Day-to-Day Supply

Are you an enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisor ready to step into the classroom and support students' learning? GSL Education London Branch are seeking dynamic and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work in some of the most outstanding secondary schools in East London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a passion for education to gain valuable classroom experience and make a positive impact on students lives.This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a passion for education to gain valuable classroom experience and make a positive impact on students lives.

Responsibilities of a Cover Supervisor:

• Supervise and manage a classroom during teacher absences, ensuring a focused learning environment.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to students in line with school policies.
• Support students with tasks and activities, promoting engagement and participation.
• Maintain good behaviour and ensure the classroom remains orderly and safe.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on the progress of lessons and student behaviour.

Requirements for the Cover Supervisor role:

• Previous experience working with young people is desirable (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, or coaching).
• A confident and professional approach to managing a classroom.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A degree qualification or equivalent is advantageous but not essential.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.

Why Join GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor?

• Work in outstanding secondary schools across Newham and Tower Hamlets.
• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible working schedule tailored to your availability.
• Excellent support from our dedicated consultants.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in a school setting.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the "Cover Supervisor" role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.