Cover Supervisor (Urgently Needed - Must Hold A Valid Enhanced DBS)

Principal Education; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Chipping Barnet is seeking a Cover Supervisor to start in September 2025. This role offers a chance to gain valuable classroom experience by delivering pre-prepared lessons and supporting students in a positive learning environment. Ideal for those considering a teaching career or graduates seeking experience before teacher training.

Benefits

Full training and induction

Experience across various subjects and year groups

Supportive school community

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence in managing classroom behaviour effectively.
• Adaptable and flexible in covering a range of subjects.
• Prior experience working with young people is ideal.
• Good standard of education required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to classes in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support pupils to engage with learning.
• Ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff about lesson outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Education

GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

About the Role: We are seeking a motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our team from September 2025 for the full academic year. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable classroom experience in a supportive school environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-prepared lessons to classes in the absence of the classroom teacher
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Supporting pupils to engage with learning and complete set tasks
• Ensuring a safe and positive learning environment
• Providing feedback to teaching staff about lesson outcomes

Qualifications

• Have strong communication and organisational skills
• Be confident in managing classroom behaviour effectively
• Be adaptable, flexible, and willing to cover a range of subjects
• Ideally, have prior experience working with young people (e.g., in schools, youth work, tutoring, or mentoring)
• Hold a good standard of education (minimum of GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths)
• This role would be ideal for someone considering a future career in teaching, or for graduates seeking valuable school-based experience before progressing to teacher training.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Full training and induction
• Experience across a variety of subjects and year groups
• The chance to make a real difference to young people\'s education