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

Principal Education; Ealing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in England is seeking a motivated Cover Supervisor to join their team from September 2025. This role involves delivering pre-prepared lessons during teacher absences and managing classroom behavior. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, and have a minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths. This position is perfect for those considering a teaching career or graduate students seeking classroom experience.

Benefits

Supportive school community

Full training and induction

Experience across various subjects

Qualifications

• Confident in managing classroom behaviour effectively.
• Prior experience working with young people is ideal.
• Willing to cover a range of subjects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons in teacher's absence.
• Manage classroom behaviour during lessons.
• Provide feedback on lesson outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Education

GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

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.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining the continuity of learning during teacher absences. You will deliver pre-prepared lessons to classes across a range of subjects and year groups, ensuring that students remain engaged and on task.

Key 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

About You

• 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