Cover Supervisor role in Tower Hamlets

Protocol Education Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Secondary Cover Supervisor in Dover. This full-time role requires experience with secondary-aged students, strong behavior management skills, and the ability to lead a class effectively. Responsibilities include supervising classes, delivering pre-set work, and maintaining a positive learning environment. The position is temporary with the potential for permanent placement later. Successful applicants will have support access and safeguarding training provided.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to online CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Local schools and flexible opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in school-based or youth settings.
• A calm, flexible approach is required.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the teacher.
• Deliver pre-set work and maintain positive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behavior and support students as needed.

Skills

Experience working with secondary-aged students

Strong behaviour management

Great communication skills

Job description

Secondary Cover Supervisor in Tower Hamlets

Location: Tower Hamlets
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: ASAP

Ready to step into a classroom and make a difference?

We’re looking for a confident and reliable Secondary Cover Supervisor to join a supportive secondary school in Greenwich. This is a full-time, long-term role — five days a week — perfect for someone who loves variety and can keep lessons on track.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervising classes in the absence of the teacher
• Delivering pre-set work and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Managing classroom behaviour and supporting students as needed
• Building strong relationships with pupils and staff

What we’re looking for:

• ✅ Experience working with secondary-aged students (school-based or youth settings)
• ✅ Strong behaviour management and confidence leading a class
• ✅ A calm, flexible approach and great communication skills
• ✅ Someone who enjoys working as part of a team

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE — no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• A dedicated consultant who listens and supports you
• Local schools and flexible opportunities

Interested?

Apply today or give us a call on 0203 219 7731. Alternatiely you can email me via [e-mail]

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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