Cover Supervisor Trainee

Vision for Education; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Cambridge is actively seeking a Cover Supervisor Trainee to support teaching staff during their absence. The role includes leading lessons across various subjects, ensuring student engagement, and fostering a positive learning environment. This position is an excellent opportunity for those wanting to gain experience in education while working towards Initial Teacher Training. Comprehensive training will be provided for new candidates.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid via PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Pension contributions

Social and networking events

Qualifications

• Must be a natural leader with confidence.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Passion for education and supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead lessons of approximately 30 pupils in the absence of the class teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour and record accurate registers.
• Facilitate learning in a planned lesson.

Skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Passion for education

Education

Degree or equivalent education

Job description

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Cover Supervisor Trainee
Cambridge
£550 - £600 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

September 2025

The School and Role

We are working with a secondary School in Cambridge. Our partnering Secondary schools are seeking candidates to work as Cover Supervisors, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on daily supply or in longer fixed term supply contracts.

As a Cover Supervisor you will be responsible for leading lessons of approximately 30 pupils in the absence of the class teacher. You will cover classes across the full range of secondary school subjects, but don’t worry, you are not expected to be a subject specialist in each area. The lesson will always be planned, and this will be provided in advance. It is your role as the Cover Supervisor to facilitate the classes learning, manage classroom behaviour, record accurate registers, and provide a handover to the absent teacher. Successful Cover Supervisors are adaptable, flexible, motivated, confident and organised, they have a passion for education and supporting young people.

This role provides a great opportunity to gain experience of working within a Secondary school prior to applying to Initial Teacher Training. Although previous experience of working in a Secondary School is desirable it is not essential.

If you are new to the role, you will be offered a comprehensive Cover Supervisor Training Programme to equip you will the skills you need. Visit our website to find out more about our Cover Supervisor Training Programme or send us your CV and one of our consultants will call you with further information.

Requirements

The desired Cover Supervisor will have:

- A degree or equivalent education.

- A willingness to learn.

- A natural leader and someone with the confidence to lead a lesson in the absence of the class teacher.

- A passion for education and providing the highest possible level of support to young people.

What we offer
As a Cover Supervisor and as part of our team, you benefit from:

- Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.

- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

- Social and networking events.

- Pension contributions.

- CPD to help with your professional development.

- Access to a dedicated consultant.

For more information on the role, please call us on 01223 608140 or apply via this advert.