Cover Supervisor Luton

Keep Education; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Keep Education in Luton is seeking confident Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools during teacher absences. You will supervise classes, deliver set plans, and help maintain pupil focus and behaviour.

Ideal candidates will have experience with young people, a GCSE baseline in English and Maths, and a commitment to safeguarding. This role offers valuable classroom exposure for graduates and aspiring teachers.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in schools or equivalent setting.
• Previous classroom or cover supervision experience is advantageous.
• Suitable for graduates, aspiring teachers, or education professionals seeking classroom exposure.
• Safeguarding training or willingness to undertake training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term absence of teachers.
• Deliver pre-set lesson plans and keep students on task.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide support to students as needed.
• Report back to teaching staff on lesson progress and behaviour.
• Ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Behaviour management

Confident communication

Motivational skills

Organisational skills

Professional and proactive

Safeguarding commitment

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Safeguarding training or willingness

Job description

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers


• Deliver pre-set lesson plans and ensure students remain on task


• Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies


• Provide support to students where necessary


• Report back to teaching staff on lesson progress and behaviour


• Ensure a safe and productive learning environment


• Follow all safeguarding procedures at all times

Experience:

• Experience working with young people (e.g. schools, coaching, youth work)


• Previous classroom or cover supervision experience – advantageous


• Suitable for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced education professionals

Skills:

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills


• Confident communication and presence


• Ability to engage and motivate students


• Flexible and adaptable approach


• Good organisational skills


• Professional, reliable, and proactive attitude


• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing

Educational requirements:

• Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths


• Safeguarding training (or willingness to undertake training)

Description

We are looking for confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools in Luton. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering a career in teaching or those with experience working with young people, looking to gain valuable classroom experience.