Cover Supervisors required for Schools in the borough of Brent. Job in London Education & Train[...]

Smart Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking a Cover Supervisor to lead classroom lessons during teacher absences. The role offers valuable experience in a secondary school setting and includes free training for those without prior experience. Ideal candidates will possess a degree, strong leadership skills, and a desire to support young people in education. The position includes competitive pay rates and the potential for long-term contracts.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free professional development training

Generous referral bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent education.
• A natural leader and someone with the confidence to lead a lesson.
• A passion for education and supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead lessons of approximately 25 pupils in the absence of the class teacher.
• Cover classes across the range of secondary school subjects.

Skills

Leadership

Passion for education

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree or equivalent education

Job description

As a Cover Supervisor you will be responsible for leading lessons of approximately 25 pupils in the absence of the class teacher. You will cover classes across the full range of secondary school subjects, but don’t worry, you are not expected to be a subject specialist in each area.

About the role

This role provides a great opportunity to gain experience of working within a Secondary school prior to applying to Initial Teacher Training. Although previous experience of working in a Secondary School is desirable it is not essential. Free training is provided by Smart Teachers for those without prior secondary school experience. There is also scope to work as an Exam invigilator during exam periods.

About the school

Our partnering Secondary school/s, in and around the Borough of Brent are seeking candidates to work as Cover Supervisors, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on a daily supply basis or longer‑term supply contracts.

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent education
• A willingness to learn
• A natural leader and someone with the confidence to lead a lesson in the absence of the class teacher
• A passion for education and providing the highest possible level of support to young people

Salary

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Salary is dependent on school‑based experience as well as the school’s individual budgets for Cover

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market‑leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high‑quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in‑house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up‑to‑date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Joe Inglis on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).