Cover Supervisors / Graduates / Future Teachers Wanted

Protocol Education Limited; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is partnering with several excellent secondary schools across Essex to recruit motivated Cover Supervisors for Southend and surrounding areas. This permanent or contract role offers flexibility and the chance to work across KS3 and KS4, with potential GCSE preparation support.

You will need prior experience as a Cover Supervisor or similar, strong behaviour and classroom management, and a proactive, adaptable approach to learning environments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor or in a similar classroom-based role.
• Strong behaviour and classroom management skills.
• Experience supporting KS3 & KS4 students.
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach to learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cover lessons and maintain a productive learning environment.
• Support KS3 and KS4 students in class and exam preparation.
• Build strong relationships with students and school staff.

Skills

Experience as Cover Supervisor

Behaviour management

KS3 & KS4 support

Proactive & adaptable

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Southend and Surrounding areas

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £95–£140 per day

Contract Type: Permanent or Contract

Protocol Education is delighted to be partnering with a range of fantastic secondary schools across Essex, all seeking motivated and confident Cover Supervisors to join their teams. This Cover Supervisor position offers flexibility, with both permanent and contract options available, and the opportunity to work across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4). You may also support students preparing for their GCSEs—making this an ideal stepping stone for aspiring teachers or those passionate about education.

Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, this role places you at the heart of vibrant secondary school settings throughout Essex, giving you the chance to build strong relationships, develop your classroom practice, and make a real impact on young people.

The successful Cover Supervisor will have:

• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor or in a similar classroom-based role
• Strong behaviour and classroom management skills
• Experience supporting KS3 & KS4 students
• A positive, proactive, and adaptable approach to learning environments

In return, you can expect:

• Competitive pay of £95–£140 per day
• PAYE options available
• Opportunities to work in supportive, well-resourced secondary schools across Essex
• A chance to secure a permanent role through long-term placements

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.