Cover Supervisor - Secondary School

Aspire People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to support various secondary schools in North West London. Responsibilities include supervising classes during teacher absences, ensuring student engagement, and managing classroom behaviour. Candidates should have experience with young people and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive daily rate and the opportunity to gain valuable experience before pursuing teacher training. Apply now and gain support from experienced education consultants.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Flexible work opportunities

Support from education consultants

Potential for long-term positions

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, such as in schools or coaching.
• Strong presence in classrooms and effective behaviour management.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences.
• Ensure students complete set tasks.
• Support students in understanding instructions.
• Manage classroom behaviour according to school policies.
• Report student progress to teaching staff.

Skills

Experience with young people

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Education

A-Level or degree level

Job description

Aspire People is currently recruiting for a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to work in a range of secondary schools across North West London. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about education and are looking to gain valuable classroom experience - perfect for aspiring teachers or those with experience working with young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during the short-term absence of the regular teacher.
• Ensure students remain on task with the work set and follow the school's behaviour policies.
• Provide support where needed, helping to clarify instructions and keep students engaged.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school expectations.
• Report back to teaching staff on student progress and any issues during cover lessons.

Requirements

• Experience working with young people in a school, coaching, or youth work setting.
• Strong classroom presence and the ability to manage behaviour effectively.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A flexible, reliable, and positive approach.
• Educated to A-Level or degree level (desirable).
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate.
• Flexible work across a variety of local secondary schools.
• Ideal for gaining experience before starting teacher training.
• Full support from Aspire People's experienced education consultants.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

If you're confident, enthusiastic, and ready to take on a new challenge in the classroom, we want to hear from you!

Apply now with your CV or get in touch with Aspire People for more information.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.