Cover Supervisor - South East London

Aspire People; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Flexible work across local secondary

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to support a range of South East London secondary schools. You will supervise classes during the short-term absence of the regular teacher and ensure students stay on task with the work set.

This flexible role offers work across local schools, a pathway to teacher training, support from Aspire People's experienced education consultants, and the chance to build a solid classroom presence while managing behaviour and reporting

Qualifications

• 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.
• Flexible, reliable, and positive approach.

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.

Skills

Experience with young people

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexible attitude

Education

A-Level or degree (desirable)

Job description

Aspire People is currently recruiting for a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to work in a range of secondary schools across South East 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.