Cover Supervisor: Youth Worker to Classroom Coach

Principal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Job summary

Principal Recruitment is seeking Cover Supervisors for Brent secondary schools. You will supervise classes when teachers are absent and help maintain a positive, safe learning environment across a range of subjects.

Ideal candidates include youth workers, sports coaches, or behaviour mentors with experience with young people. An Enhanced DBS is required. The role offers competitive pay and flexible hours to fit around other commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in roles such as youth worker, coach or mentor.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with students and staff.
• Ability to manage behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Flexible, reliable, and adaptable to different classroom settings.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff.
• Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion and positive outcomes.
• Act as a positive role model, fostering respect and teamwork in the classroom.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and behaviour incidents.
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff and school leadership about issues or successes during cover lessons.

Skills

Experience working with children/young

Interpersonal and communication

Behaviour management

Flexibility and reliability

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Principal Recruitment is seeking Cover Supervisors for Brent secondary schools. You will supervise classes when teachers are absent and help maintain a positive, safe learning environment across a range of subjects.

Ideal candidates include youth workers, sports coaches, or behaviour mentors with experience with young people. An Enhanced DBS is required. The role offers competitive pay and flexible hours to fit around other commitments.