Cover Supervisor - Secondary School - Haringey

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

Job summary

A well-regarded education agency is seeking a proactive Cover Supervisor for an Outstanding secondary school in Haringey. This full-time role offers valuable classroom experience for graduates considering a teaching career. Responsibilities include supervising classes, maintaining discipline, and delivering lesson plans. Candidates should possess a degree or strong A-levels, have experience with youth, and be confident leaders. An Enhanced DBS check is required. Competitive weekly pay is offered, along with dedicated support and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive PAYE pay

Free CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, such as tutoring or volunteering.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Maintain classroom discipline in line with school policies.

Skills

Confidence

Resilience

Classroom presence

Education

Degree-level qualification

Strong A-levels

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School

Location: Haringey, North London

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time / Term-time only

Agency: Protocol Education

Are you a confident and motivated graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience? Are you considering a future career in teaching and want to build your skills in a supportive secondary school environment?

Protocol Education is recruiting on behalf of a well‑regarded, Ofsted‑rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in the London Borough of Haringey. The school is seeking a proactive and reliable Cover Supervisor to join their team on a full‑time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers who are planning to pursue PGCE or Schools Direct training, offering hands‑on experience managing classrooms and supporting students across the secondary curriculum.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absence, ensuring learning continues effectively and behaviour remains positive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering pre‑prepared lesson plans across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Maintaining classroom discipline in line with school policies
• Creating a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment
• Encouraging student participation and focus
• Providing feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour

No lesson planning, marking, or preparation required.

The School

This Haringey‑based secondary school is known for its inclusive ethos, strong leadership, and excellent student behaviour.

What the school offers:

• An Outstanding Ofsted rating
• Clear systems and routines that support cover staff
• A collaborative and welcoming staff culture
• Strong mentoring and support for graduates entering education

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

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

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• Long‑term and day‑to‑day opportunities available
• Free CPD training, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Referral bonus for successful recommendations

How to Apply

If you’re ready to gain hands‑on classroom experience in an Outstanding Haringey 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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