Cover Supervisors needed in Tower Hamlets

Philosophy Education, Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education, Ltd. seeks Daily Supply Cover Supervisors for secondary schools in Tower Hamlets, London, to start September 2026. You will cover classes when teachers are absent, ensuring students stay on task and engaged throughout the lesson.

This flexible role supports short-term and full-time contracts, with DBS support offered if needed. Prior experience with 11–18 year-olds is valued, and a confident, professional approach is essential.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required but experience with 11–18 year olds is expected.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes in secondary schools when teachers are absent or engaged in activities.
• Ensure students are working on tasks during the lesson.
• Work across full school day 8:15am–4:15pm (approx).

Skills

Experience with 11–18 year olds

Job description

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

Are you seeking a challenging and exciting new role? Secondaryschool’s in Tower Hamlets arelooking for daily cover staff to work in September 2026.

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.