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

Principal Education; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a motivated Cover Supervisor for the upcoming academic year. The ideal candidate will manage classroom behavior and deliver pre-prepared lessons while providing support to students. This role is perfect for graduates considering a teaching career and offers the chance to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive school community

Full training and induction

Valuable educational experience

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience working with young people is ideal.
• Flexible and willing to cover a range of subjects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons during teacher absences.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support pupils to engage with learning.

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.

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

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confident in managing classroom behaviour effectively
• 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