Cover Supervisor - Secondary School - Enfield

Protocol Education Ltd; Enfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor for a secondary school in Enfield. This full-time position involves overseeing classrooms, delivering planned lessons, and maintaining a positive learning environment. Ideal for graduates considering teaching careers, candidates must have a degree (or strong A-levels) and previous experience with young people. The school is rated Outstanding and offers a supportive environment for staff development and training opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Flexible roles

Free access to CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification preferred or strong A-levels.
• Previous experience with young people in tutoring or coaching.
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans for Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Manage classroom behaviour per school policy.
• Support students in staying engaged.

Skills

Confidence

Resilience

Calm classroom presence

Education

Degree-level qualification or strong A-levels

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School

Location: Enfield, North London

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time / Term-time only

Agency: Protocol Education

Are you a confident graduate looking to take your first steps into education? Do you enjoy working with young people and thrive in a structured classroom environment?

Protocol Education is recruiting on behalf of a high-performing, Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary school in the London Borough of Enfield. The school is seeking a proactive and resilient Cover Supervisor to join their support team on a full-time basis.

This role is ideal for aspiring teachers who are considering a PGCE or Schools Direct pathway and would like to gain valuable, hands‑on classroom experience in a supportive and well‑organised school setting.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will take responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the teacher, ensuring learning continues smoothly and behaviour remains positive.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering pre‑prepared lesson plans across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy
• Maintaining a calm, safe, and focused learning environment
• Supporting students to remain on task and engaged
• Reporting back to teaching staff on lesson outcomes and student behaviour

Please note: No planning, preparation, or marking is required.

The School

Located in Enfield with excellent transport links, this secondary school is recognised for its strong academic outcomes, well‑behaved students, and supportive leadership team.

What you can expect

• An Outstanding Ofsted rating
• Clear behaviour systems and structured routines
• A welcoming environment for graduates and new entrants to education
• Strong staff support and development opportunities

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A degree‑level qualification (preferred) or strong A‑levels
• Previous experience working with young people (e.g. tutoring, sports coaching, youth work, volunteering)
• Confidence, resilience, and a calm classroom presence
• The right to work in the UK
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella company fees
• Flexible opportunities including long‑term and day‑to‑day roles
• Free access to CPD training, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
• Referral bonus for recommending teachers or teaching assistants

How to Apply

If you’re ready to gain valuable classroom experience in an Outstanding Enfield secondary school, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your CV 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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