Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools

Quokka Education; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Andover is seeking Cover Supervisors to support students in local secondary schools. Responsibilities include supervising classes during teacher absence and delivering lesson work without the need for planning. Ideal candidates are calm under pressure, adaptable, and have a passion for supporting young people. Flexibility for full-time or part-time roles with competitive pay from £120 per day offers a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in education.

Benefits

Free online training and CPD

Weekly pay at market-leading rates

People-first agency

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Confidence in supporting and supervising students.
• Ability to create a positive classroom environment.
• Experience in sports coaching or youth work is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes when teachers are absent.
• Deliver pre-set lesson work.
• Help students stay focused and engaged.
• Create a calm classroom environment.
• Adapt to different subjects and school settings.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Adaptability

Experience supporting young people

Job description

About the Role

Do you enjoy working with young people and helping them stay on track? Are you calm under pressure, adaptable, and open to trying something new? At Quokka Education, we're looking for confident, approachable Cover Supervisors to support students across our partner secondary schools in the Andover and surrounding areas. You don't need classroom experience - just the right attitude. If you're resilient, reliable, and genuinely care about young people, we'll support you every step of the way. New to schools? That's okay.

We provide:

• Full support from day one
• Free online training and CPD
• Taster days so you can step into schools with confidence

What the role looks like

• Supervising classes when teachers are absent
• Delivering pre-set lesson work (no planning or marking)
• Helping students stay focused and engaged
• Creating a calm, positive classroom environment
• Adapting confidently to different subjects and schools

We're especially keen to hear from

• Sports coaches
• Youth or support workers
• Graduates and aspiring teachers
• Musicians, actors, or performers
• Anyone with experience supporting young people and ready for a new challenge

What you can expect from us

• A people-first agency built on fairness and transparency
• Flexible work - full-time or part-time to suit you
• Weekly pay at market-leading rates
• Free CPD covering behaviour management, SEN, safeguarding, and more

Role details

• Location: Andover
• Role: Cover Supervisor
• Start date: January 2026
• Contract: Temporary & Permanent opportunities
• Hours: 8:30am - 3:15pm (term time only)
• Pay: From £120 per day (PAYE)

If you're looking for meaningful work, variety, and the chance to make a genuine difference in local schools, we'd love to hear from you. And if you know someone who'd be great for this role, feel free to pass it on - we offer up to £150 for successful referrals. Good people tend to know good people