Cover Supervisor Trainee

Vision for Education Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cover Supervisor Training Programme

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking a Cover Supervisor Trainee in Cambridge to lead classes of around 30 pupils in the absence of the class teacher. You will cover a range of secondary subjects, with pre-planned lessons provided, and you will manage class learning, keep registers, and hand over to the teacher on absence.

Training is provided to build essential classroom skills and confidence. Successful candidates gain valuable experience in a secondary school setting, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to varying classes and subjects.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour handling.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead lessons for approx. 30 pupils in the absence of the class teacher.
• Cover a range of secondary school subjects; lessons will be planned in advance.
• Record accurate registers and provide a clear handover to the absent teacher.

Skills

Adaptable

Flexible

Motivated

Confident

Organised

Job description

Cover Supervisor Trainee

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

September 2026

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