Cover Supervisor - South West London

Aspire People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency is seeking Cover Supervisors for secondary schools across South West London. This role is ideal for individuals aiming to gain hands-on experience in education. Responsibilities include supervising lessons during teacher absences and managing student behavior. Candidates should have a strong classroom presence, excellent communication skills, and must possess at least A-levels. Flexible work options are available, along with ongoing support from education consultants.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Flexible work hours

Ongoing support from consultants

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary-aged students is desirable.
• Strong classroom presence and behavior management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons during teacher absences.
• Ensure students stay on task and maintain discipline.
• Provide feedback on student behavior and engagement.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Behaviour management

Education

A-levels

Degree

Job description

Overview

Cover Supervisor - Secondary School, South West London. Aspire People Limited is seeking confident and proactive Cover Supervisors to work in a variety of thriving secondary schools across South West London. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on classroom experience, particularly those considering a future career in teaching or education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons across a range of subjects during teacher absences.
• Ensure students stay on task with the pre-set work and maintain classroom discipline.
• Manage student behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
• Support students in understanding instructions and staying engaged with their learning.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student behaviour and lesson engagement.

Requirements

• Experience working with secondary-aged students is desirable (e.g., in schools, tutoring, youth work, or coaching).
• Strong classroom presence and the ability to manage behaviour confidently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible, calm, and professional approach to working in different school environments.
• Minimum of A-levels; a degree is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).

Benefits

• Competitive daily pay.
• Flexible work to suit your schedule - full-time or part-time roles available.
• Opportunity to build experience in a school setting before teacher training.
• Ongoing support and development from Aspire People\'s dedicated education consultants.
• Potential for long-term roles and career progression within schools.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.