Cover Supervisor - Secondary School

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

Job summary

A prestigious educational agency is looking for a Cover Supervisor for a secondary school in Barnet, UK. This full-time role offers a chance to gain classroom experience without the need for planning or marking. Ideal for graduates aspiring to teach, you will manage classroom behavior and engage students in learning during the absence of the class teacher. The position requires confidence, resilience, and a degree-level qualification or strong A-Levels. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Competitive pay with weekly payments

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive consultant for registration and placement

Bonus for referrals

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification preferred or strong A-Levels.
• Previous experience working with youth preferred.
• Must demonstrate confidence, resilience, and a strong classroom presence.
• Legal right to work in the UK and valid Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the class in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Engage students in pre-planned lessons across subjects.
• Manage classroom behavior in line with the school's policy.
• Ensure a positive and safe learning environment.
• Report on student engagement to the regular teacher.

Skills

Confidence

Resilience

Classroom management

Education

Degree level qualification or strong A-Levels

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School

Location:Barnet, London

Start Date:ASAP

Contract:Full-time/Term-time only

Agency:Protocol Education

Are you a confident graduate looking to launch a career in education? Do you have a passion for inspiring young minds and maintaining high standards in the classroom?

Protocol Education is currently recruiting on behalf of a prestigious,Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding'secondary school in the London Borough ofBarnet. We are seeking a proactive and resilient Cover Supervisor to join their support team immediately.

This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring teachers to gain valuable classroom experience in a high-achieving environment before embarking on PGCE or Schools Direct training.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be the lead adult in the classroom in the absence of the class teacher. Your main priority is to ensure that students are engaged in their learning and to manage behaviour effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects (Key Stage 3 & 4).

• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy.

• Ensuring a positive and safe learning environment.

• Collating completed work and reporting back on student engagement to the regular teacher.

• Note:No active planning, preparation, or marking is required.

The School

Located inBarnet, this secondary school is renowned for its academic excellence and supportive staff culture. With an'Outstanding' Ofsted rating, the school prides itself on impeccable student behaviour and a strong commitment to staff development. You will be joining a department that values collaboration and is accustomed to supporting graduates in their initial steps into education.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate:

• Education:A degree level qualification (preferred) or strong A-Levels.

• Experience:Previous experience working with youth (e.g., tutoring, sports coaching, youth work, or voluntary school experience).

• Attitude:Confidence, resilience, and a strong presence in the classroom.

• Legal:The right to work in the UK and a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive Pay:We offer excellent daily rates paid weekly through PAYE (no umbrella companies).

• Flexibility:Opportunities for both day-to-day supply and long-term placements.

• Professional Development:Free access to CPD courses to enhance your classroom management and safeguarding knowledge.

• Support:A dedicated consultant to support your registration and placement.

• Refer a Friend:Earn a bonus for every teacher or teaching assistant you refer to us.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your education career within anOutstandingBarnet school, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your CV today to be considered for an immediate interview.

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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