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

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

Job summary

A supportive school environment in Willesden is seeking a motivated Cover Supervisor to start in September 2025 for the academic year. The role involves delivering pre-prepared lessons, managing classroom behaviour, and supporting pupils. Ideal for those considering a teaching career or graduates seeking classroom experience. Training and induction are provided, fostering a welcoming community.

Benefits

Full training and induction

Experience across various subjects

Supportive school community

Qualifications

• Confident in managing classroom behaviour effectively.
• Adaptable and flexible to cover a range of subjects.
• Prior experience working with young people is a plus.

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 and complete set tasks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Behaviour 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 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

The successful candidate will:

• 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