Cover Supervisors

www.fish4.co.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Essex. This role offers a flexible working environment, ideal for graduates or individuals with teaching experience looking to gain further exposure in education. Responsibilities include delivering pre-set lessons, managing classroom behaviour, and providing support in various subjects. With a dedicated team available for assistance and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for those passionate about positively impacting student learning and classroom dynamics.

Benefits

Dedicated 24/7 Consultant Support

CPD Courses and Certificates

Market-Leading Pay Rates

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in schools or tutoring.
• Confidence to lead a class independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set work to students in the absence of the teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour and support student understanding.
• Ensure safeguarding and school policies are followed.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Youth Work Experience

Education

Degree or Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Cover Supervisors Secondary Schools Essex

Location: Across Essex

Start Date: Ongoing (Flexible start dates available)

Position: Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible Days

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

EMG is recruiting enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisors to work in various excellent Secondary Schools across Essex. These schools seek flexible, reliable individuals to provide general classroom cover or support within specific subject areas such as English, Maths, Science, Humanities, and more.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, experienced Cover Supervisors, or individuals with teaching experience seeking to gain further experience in education.

Responsibilities of a Cover Supervisor:

1. Deliver pre-set work to secondary students in the absence of the regular class teacher
2. Manage classroom behaviour and ensure students stay on task
3. Support students in understanding the material, without delivering new content
4. Report issues or concerns to senior leadership or class teachers
5. Provide cover across various subjects or within your area of expertise (where applicable)
6. Create a positive and productive classroom environment
7. Ensure safeguarding and school policies are followed at all times

Qualifications & Experience:

We welcome applications from candidates who have:

1. A degree or equivalent qualification (ideal but not essential)
2. Experience working with young people in settings such as schools, tutoring, mentoring, sports coaching, youth work, etc.
3. Excellent communication and classroom management skills
4. Confidence to lead a class independently
5. A passion for education and positively impacting student learning

Formal teaching qualifications (e.g., QTS, PGCE) are not required, but relevant experience is highly beneficial.

Benefits:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to assist with onboarding
• CPD courses and certificates via the My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay