Cover Supervisor – Secondary School – Hinckley (LE10)

Justteachers Ltd; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Hinckley (LE10) is seeking confident Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools. You will supervise lessons when teachers are absent, ensuring pupils stay engaged and complete work from provided plans.

Ideal candidates have experience with children, strong behaviour management, and excellent communication. DBS and two references are required; right to work in the UK must be held. Flexible day-to-day placements, term-time options available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Strong behaviour management skills in a classroom setting.
• Excellent communication and reliability.
• Two school-based references and DBS on Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and learning activities.
• Maintain a calm, positive classroom environment.
• Provide feedback to the class teacher after lessons.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures.

Skills

Experience with children

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Two references

DBS on Update Service

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

About the role:

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time, Term Time Only – Day-to-Day, Short-Term or Long-Term Placements

Pay: £110–£140 per day DOE (PAYE – no umbrella deductions)

Job Description:

Justteachers are looking for confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to work within secondary schools across Hinckley, LE10.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, Teaching Assistants, aspiring teachers or experienced education professionals. You will supervise lessons in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring pupils remain engaged, complete the work provided and maintain appropriate behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and learning activities
• Ensure pupils remain focused and engaged with their work
• Maintain a calm, positive and productive classroom environment
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies
• Provide clear instructions and support pupils where appropriate
• Monitor pupil engagement and behaviour
• Ensure pupils complete the work provided
• Provide feedback and notes to the class teacher following lessons
• Build positive relationships with pupils
• Support pupils across different subjects and year groups
• Follow safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures

Pre-requisites:

• Experience working with children or young people
• Previous secondary school experience is desirable
• Confident classroom presence
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Reliable and professional approach
• Ability to follow lesson plans and school instructions
• Excellent communication skills
• Two school-based references
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• Right to Work in the UK
• Commitment to safeguarding