Cover Supervisor - South West London

Aspire People; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education agency in South West London is seeking proactive Cover Supervisors to supervise lessons in secondary schools. Ideal candidates will have experience with secondary-aged students, strong classroom management skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers competitive daily pay and flexible working arrangements, providing a vital opportunity to gain experience before teacher training.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Flexible work schedules

Ongoing support from consultants

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students is desirable.
• Strong classroom presence and ability to manage behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons during teacher absences.
• Ensure students stay on task and maintain discipline.
• Support students in understanding instructions.

Skills

Classroom management

Excellent communication

Behaviour management

Student engagement

Education

A-levels

Degree (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Aspire People 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.

If you're ready to take the next step in your education career and thrive in a fast-paced school environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now with your CV or contact Aspire People for more information.

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.