Cover Supervisor - Youth Worked

ABC Teachers; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools across the United Kingdom. This role allows you to supervise classes using pre-prepared materials, without the burden of lesson planning. You will maintain a productive learning environment while gaining valuable experience in education. Ideal for youth workers and mentors, offering flexible, term-time work with competitive daily rates.

Benefits

Flexible work pattern

Competitive daily rates

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with young people, such as youth workers or mentors.
• Confident in managing behavior positively.
• Reliable and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes and maintain order in the absence of the teacher.
• Support students with tasks and report on progress.
• Assist with exam invigilation and other school support.

Skills

Managing groups

Strong communication

Engaging with young people

Job description

About Us

Pay: £90 £110 per day Flexible, term-time work

We are a specialist education recruitment agency partnering with secondary schools across the region. We support youth workers stepping into the classroom as cover supervisors giving you the chance to engage with young people in a school setting, without the full burden of lesson planning or marking.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes using pre-prepared lesson materials in the absence of the teacher.
• Maintain order, manage behaviour, and ensure a safe, productive learning environment
• Support students with questions during tasks
• Report on class progress, behaviour, and any issues to teaching staff
• Occasionally assist with exam invigilation, extra-curricular duties or other school support tasks.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Strong daily rates Your proposed range (£90 £110) is competitive with market norms.
• No planning or marking burden When your day is done, it is done.
• Flexible work pattern choose which days you work, pick up short-term or longer assignments
• Valuable experience ideal for those considering teaching or broader roles in youth work / education.
• Variety work across different schools, encounter varied settings and student groups
• Professional development many cover supervisors later transition into permanent in-school roles.

Who We re Looking For

• Youth workers, sports coaches, mentors, those with experience engaging with young people
• Confident in managing groups and dealing with behaviour positively
• Reliable, punctual, adaptable
• Strong communication and presence
• Desirable (but not essential): some school / classroom experience, safeguarding training

Contact Ciaran Coyle at ABC Teachers on (phone number removed) or (url removed)