Cover Supervisor. Job in Saint Albans Education & Training Jobs

Flexzo Teach; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment platform in St Albans is seeking experienced Cover Supervisors who desire more control and flexibility in their work. This position allows you to set your own rates and availabilities while directly engaging with local schools—without agency interference. Duties include supervising classes, delivering set tasks, and ensuring adherence to school policies. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and previous experience in a classroom setting.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Direct relationships with schools

Control over rates

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Cover Supervisor or in a similar classroom-based role.
• Confident in managing classroom behavior effectively.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with staff and students.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS and current safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Deliver pre-prepared work and keep pupils engaged.
• Manage classroom behavior according to school policies.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Communicate with school staff before and after cover.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Experience as Cover Supervisor

Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS

Job description

About the Company

Flexzo Teach is a recruitment & SCR platform that lets schools book you directly for cover, long-term supply and temporary/permanent roles without going through a traditional agency model.

We already work with pilot schools in areas like Hertfordshire, and we're now building local talent pools so we can switch more schools on in each area. To bring more schools on board where you live, we first need great Cover Supervisors pre-registering to our platform and it only takes a copy of your CV.

When you sign up, you make it possible for us to go to schools in your area and say, You don't need to rely on agencies, you can book these educators directly through Flexzo Teach without an agency or the additional charges that come with the current agency recruitment model

About the Role

We're looking for Cover Supervisors who want:

• Flexible work with local schools
• Direct bookings, schools contact you via the platform
• Control over your time and pay, you set your availability and your rates

You are not represented by an agency. Instead, schools see your profile, your experience and your rates, and decide to book you directly with no middleman interference and full transparency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the classroom teacher
• Deliver pre-prepared work and keep pupils on task
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Communicate clearly with school staff before and after cover

What You Get

• You set your own rates on your profile
• You control your availability, choose when and where you work
• Direct school relationships, no agency middle-man managing your bookings
• More local opportunities over time as we grow the number of schools in your area
• One simple compliance process (SCR) shared with multiple schools via the platform

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Cover Supervisor (or similar classroom-based role)
• Confident classroom management
• Strong communication skills with staff and students
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) and up-to-date safeguarding awareness

Required Skills

• Experience working as a Cover Supervisor (or similar classroom-based role)
• Confident classroom management
• Strong communication skills with staff and students
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) and up-to-date safeguarding awareness

Preferred Skills

• Experience across different key stages and subjects
• Work history in a range of school types (e.g. mainstream, academies, PRUs)
• Flexibility to work across nearby areas

Pay range and compensation package

You set your own day rate/hourly rate within the Flexzo Teach platform but you will speak with an advisor who can consult you on the best rate for your experience and qualifications. Schools can see your rates, availability and experience and choose to book you directly.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Flexzo Teach is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Ready to Shape Your Own Cover Work?

If you're an experienced Cover Supervisor who wants more control, more flexibility and direct relationships with schools pre-register today so you can be contacted directly by education settings in your local area without a third party representative.