Cover Supervisors

Strategy Education Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Strategy Education Ltd. is seeking experienced Cover Supervisors to provide day-to-day supply cover across secondary schools in South East London.

The role offers flexible working patterns, immediate starts, and opportunities to work across multiple schools with a dedicated consultant. Ideal candidates will have prior experience as a Cover Supervisor, strong classroom management, and reliable, professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor is essential.
• Confident managing a classroom independently.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Willing to work across South East London schools.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day classroom cover across secondary schools.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons across subjects and year groups.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Ensure students stay on task and complete work.
• Follow school policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback to staff at end of lesson or day.
• Be flexible to work across different schools in South East London.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Day-to-Day Supply

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: South East London
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Flexible | Day-to-Day Supply
Salary: £95–£120 per day (PAYE)

Are You an Experienced Cover Supervisor Looking for Flexible Work?

Strategy Education is currently recruiting experienced Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools throughout South East London.

We have a growing demand for day-to-day supply staff and are looking for reliable, confident and adaptable individuals who can step into schools at short notice and make an immediate impact.

Whether you're looking for a few days a week or regular work, we can offer flexible opportunities to suit your availability.

The Role

• Provide day-to-day classroom cover across secondary schools.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Ensure students remain on task and complete the work set by teaching staff.
• Follow school policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback to relevant staff at the end of each lesson or day.
• Be flexible and available to work across different schools in South East London.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor is essential.
• Confident managing a classroom independently.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Adaptable and comfortable working across different secondary school environments.
• A positive attitude and the ability to build relationships with students and staff.
• Available to start immediately.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

What's In It for You?

• £95–£120 per day, paid PAYE.
• Flexible day-to-day supply work.
• Opportunities across South East London.
• Immediate starts available.
• Regular work available for those seeking consistent bookings.
• Experience working in a variety of secondary school settings.
• Dedicated consultant support from Strategy Education.
• No obligation to accept work on days you’re unavailable.

Why Work with Strategy Education?

At Strategy Education, we pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our candidates and schools. We understand that finding the right work matters, whether you're looking for flexibility, regular supply or a route into a longer-term education career.

You’ll have a dedicated consultant who understands the local schools, keeps you updated on available bookings and works hard to find opportunities that suit you.

The successful candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including: eligibility to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS disclosure and full references including one from your most recent employer. Strategy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.