Cover Supervisors Wanted - Secondary Schools Across South London

Principal Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking Cover Supervisors for secondary schools in South West and South East London. This role is ideal for graduates or aspiring teachers, offering £100-£130 per day with flexible opportunities. Responsibilities include managing classrooms and delivering lessons, without the need for planning or marking. The ideal candidate should possess strong classroom management skills and the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Flexible daily supply or ongoing placements

Progression routes into Teaching or HLTA roles

Fast registration

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Strong classroom or youth management skills.
• Confident, adaptable, and reliable under pressure.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.
• Must be based in South West / South East London.

Responsibilities

• Manage classrooms in the teacher's absence.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons.
• Maintain a calm, positive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management skills

Youth management skills

Confident and adaptable

Reliability under pressure

Job description

Overview

Cover Supervisors - South West & South East London

Principal Education is hiring Cover Supervisors for secondary schools across South West and South East London. Ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced classroom staff, these roles offer flexibility, great pay, and the chance to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• You’ll manage classrooms in the teacher's absence, deliver pre-prepared lessons, and maintain a calm, positive learning environment. No planning or marking required — just energy, confidence, and a passion for education.

What You'll Need

• Right to work in the UK
• Strong classroom or youth management skills
• Confident, adaptable, and reliable under pressure
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Based in South West / South East London (Lambeth, Lewisham, Croydon, Greenwich, Southwark, Bromley, Wandsworth)

Pay & Benefits

• £100-£130 per day
• Flexible daily supply or ongoing placements
• Progression routes into Teaching or HLTA roles
• Fast registration

Join Principal Education today — and take your first confident step into teaching