Cover Supervisors needed in Havering

Philosophy Education; Havering-Atte-Bower; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education in Havering-Atte-Bower seeks confident Cover Supervisors to work in local secondary schools for the next academic year. You will cover classes when teachers are absent or engaged, ensuring students stay on task and complete set activities.

This role offers flexible days, full-time temporary contracts, and a September 2026 start, with typical hours from 8:15am to 4:15pm. DBS and references required; assistance provided to apply for DBS if needed.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, but must have experience working with 11–18-year-olds.
• Enhanced DBS certificate and two references required (we can help apply for DBS).

Responsibilities

• Cover classes in secondary schools when teachers are absent or engaged in other activities.
• Ensure students are working on tasks and remain on task during lessons.
• Support the smooth running of the school day from 8:15am to 4:15pm.

Skills

Experience with 11–18-year-olds

Flexible and professional

Job description

• Daily Supply cover supervisors
• Full time
• Temporary on-going
• Flexible days
• September 2026 start

Are you seeking a challenging and exciting new role? Secondaryschool's in Havering arelooking for daily cover staff to work for the next academic year.

The role

As a Cover Supervisor you will work in secondary schools covering classes and ensuring students are working on tasks whilst teachers are absent or engaged in other activities and meetings. This is a key role within secondary schools and almost every secondary school will engage cover supervisors to allow teachers.

This is great opportunity to work on flexible basis and gain experience withinsecondary schools.

Cover Supervisors are required for the full school day - 8.15am to 4.15pm (approx.)

Flexible work options

Most Cover Supervisors begin work on a short-term/supply basis. This is ideal if you just want to work a few days in local schools, or want to build experience within the secondary school sector. For more experienced Cover Supervisors, we have full-time contracts available.

What do I need to be a Cover Supervisor?

You do not need any formal qualifications to be a Cover Supervisor, but we do require you to have had some experience working with 11 – 18-year-olds.

Cover Supervisor work is ideal for:

• Graduates who are considering becoming Secondary school teachers
• Youth workers
• Summer camp leaders
• Sports coaches for 11 – 18 yrs
• People who have experience supporting young offenders

You will need an Enhanced DBS certificate to work with children and 2 references covering the past two years. If you haven't got a DBS, we can help you apply for one from the UK Disclosure and barring service.

Most importantly you need a confident, positive and professional approach to working with young people.