Cover Supervisor - Southend On Sea

ACADEMICS; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education agency is seeking Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea. Responsibilities include supervising classrooms, managing behaviour, and ensuring lessons run smoothly during teacher absences. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, experience with young people, and a degree or equivalent. This role offers competitive daily pay and flexible hours, providing valuable classroom experience.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Flexible work to suit your lifestyle

Valuable classroom experience

Supportive environments

Qualifications

• Must be confident and adaptable.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills needed.
• Previous experience with young people is desirable.
• A degree or equivalent is ideal for aspiring teachers.
• Access to transport is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise KS3/KS4 classes across various subjects.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials to keep students on task.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support student learning and engagement.
• Work flexibly across multiple schools in the local area.

Skills

Confident, professional, and adaptable

Strong communication skills

Classroom management skills

Experience working with young people

Reliable with access to transport

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Cover Supervisor - KS3/KS4

Location: Southend-on-Sea & surrounding areas

Contract: Flexible / Full-time / Part-time

Pay: Competitive daily rates

Are you confident, adaptable, and passionate about supporting young people in education? We’re looking for Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding areas. This is an exciting opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals with experience working with children or young adults. You’ll play a vital role in keeping lessons on track and ensuring a positive learning environment when teachers are absent.

What you’ll do

• Supervise KS3/KS4 classes across a variety of subjects
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and keep students on task
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies
• Support student learning and engagement
• Work flexibly across multiple schools in the local area

What we’re looking for

• Confident, professional, and adaptable individuals
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Previous experience working with young people (desirable)
• A degree or equivalent (ideal for aspiring teachers)
• Reliable with access to transport (essential)

What we offer

• Competitive daily pay
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Valuable classroom experience across a range of schools
• Supportive environments with opportunities for development