Cover Supervisor, KPI EDUCATION

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and development

Ongoing training

Job summary

KPI Education is partnering with London secondary schools to appoint confident Cover Supervisors from September 2026. The role is full-time and long-term across London schools, delivering pre-planned lessons while leading KS3–KS4 classes.

You will manage 20–30 pupils, maintain discipline, and provide feedback to teachers. No formal teaching qualification is required, with ongoing training and progression opportunities into teaching.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• No formal teaching qualification required.
• Strong communication and classroom presence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Lead classes of approximately 20–30 pupils.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and engagement.
• Provide feedback to teachers and support individual pupils.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom leadership

Public speaking

Confidence

Education

English

Maths

Science

History

Geography

Psychology

Languages

PE

Computer Science

Business

Economics

Job description

September 2026 Start | Full-Time | Long-Term | £25,000–£30,000Are you a confident and ambitious graduate looking to gain substantial classroom experience before training to become a teacher?

Do you have the presence and communication skills to lead a classroom and keep students engaged with their learning? Perhaps you want more responsibility than a traditional Teaching Assistant position while receiving support from experienced teachers?

KPI Education is working with successful secondary schools across London looking to appoint confident and academically strong Cover Supervisors from September 2026.

Cover Supervisor – Key Details

• Cover Supervisor
• Secondary schools across London
• £25,000–£30,000 salary
• September 2026 start
• Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Long-term position for the academic year
• Lead classes across KS3 and KS4
• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of teachers
• No formal teaching qualification required
• Excellent preparation for teacher training in 2027
• Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development
• Potential progression into an Unqualified Teacher position

What Does a Cover Supervisor Do?

As a Cover Supervisor, you will take responsibility for classes when the usual classroom teacher is unavailable.

Lessons and resources will already be prepared, meaning your responsibility is to deliver instructions, manage the classroom and ensure students remain focused and productive.

This is an excellent opportunity to experience the realities of teaching without immediately committing to formal teacher training.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Managing classes of approximately 20–30 pupils
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour
• Ensuring students complete the work provided
• Answering questions and providing academic guidance
• Supporting individual pupils who require additional help
• Delivering occasional small-group interventions
• Providing feedback to classroom teachers
• Supporting school events and extracurricular activities
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff

Who Are KPI Education Looking For?

We are particularly interested in hearing from graduates who are considering teaching or another career within education.

You could have a degree in:

• English
• Maths
• Science
• History
• Geography
• Psychology
• Languages
• PE
• Computer Science
• Business
• Economics

Previous School Experience Is Beneficial But Not Essential.

More importantly, you should be confident, resilient and comfortable speaking in front of groups. You'll need a strong personality, professional approach and the ability to establish expectations with students from the moment you enter the classroom.

An Excellent Route Into Teaching

For graduates who are unsure whether teacher training is the right next step, a year as a Cover Supervisor can provide invaluable experience.

You’ll develop practical skills in behaviour management, lesson delivery, communication and classroom leadership, giving you a major advantage if you progress into teacher training.

Strong performers could have the opportunity to progress into an Unqualified Teacher or salaried teacher-training position for September 2027.