Cover Supervisor - Secondary Newham

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

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor for a secondary school in Newham. This role offers flexible options as a full-time or part-time position. No teaching qualifications are required, but experience with young people is essential. Responsibilities include delivering lesson plans, managing student behavior, and building positive relationships. Benefits include weekly pay and access to professional development opportunities. Ideal for those considering a career in teaching.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to CPD Academy

Personalized support from a local consultant

Referral scheme rewards

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in schools or similar settings.
• Calm approach and strong behaviour management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans across a range of subjects.
• Support students in staying engaged and focused.
• Manage behaviour calmly and confidently.
• Build positive relationships with students.

Skills

Strong behaviour management

Good communication

Teamwork

Confidence speaking to groups

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School, Newham

Location: Newham, East London
Pay: £90 to £120 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Flexible, Full-time or Part-time, Short-term, Long-term
Start: ASAP or after notice

Are you confident, calm, and ready to step into the classroom with a smile? A brilliant secondary school in Newham is looking for a Cover Supervisor who loves the lively buzz of a school day and can keep learning on track when teachers are away.

This role is perfect for people who enjoy variety, want to build school experience, or are exploring a future in teaching. You don’t need to be a qualified teacher, just someone who can lead a classroom with clarity and kindness.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be the steady pair of hands that keeps each lesson running smoothly. That means:

• Delivering pre-set lesson plans across a range of subjects
• Supporting students to stay engaged, focused, and ready to learn
• Managing behaviour in a calm, confident way
• Building positive relationships with young people across the school
• Helping departments when lessons are quieter, including admin tasks
• Being flexible and happy to move between classes throughout the day

No planning. No marking. Just real classroom experience and the chance to make an impact.

What the school is like

This secondary school in Newham is friendly, fast‑paced, and incredibly supportive of cover staff. You’ll be welcomed into a team who really value consistency, good humour, and people who bring positive energy to the day.

Expect:

• A well‑organised Cover Manager
• Clear routines that help the day feel smooth
• Pupils who respond well to structure
• A warm staffroom and colleagues who have your back

What you need

You don’t need teaching qualifications, just:

• Experience working with young people, either in schools or a similar setting
• Strong behaviour management and a calm approach
• Confidence speaking to groups
• Good communication and teamwork
• A willingness to get stuck in across different subjects and year groups

If you’re hoping to start a career in teaching, this is a brilliant first step.

Why join Protocol Education?

(These must be included in every advert)

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated, local consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and consistent local bookings
• Referral scheme, earn rewards when you refer a friend

Ready to jump in?

Send your CV to [e-mail]. We’ll walk you through the role, answer any questions, and help you get started in a school that suits your style.

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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