Dynamic Cover Supervisor - Shape Young Minds (Flexible Hours)

Principal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible working hours

Training and ongoing support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Principal Recruitment is seeking Cover Supervisors for East London secondary schools. You will supervise classes in the absence of teachers, deliver prepared lesson activities, and support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusive, positive outcomes.

We value candidates with experience working with young people, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. Enhanced DBS is required, and roles offer competitive pay with flexible hours across full-time,

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (e.g., youth worker, sports coach, or mentor).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage behaviour effectively and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to various classroom settings.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff.
• Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion and positive outcomes.
• Act as a positive role model, fostering respect and teamwork in the classroom.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and behaviour incidents.
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff and school leadership about issues or successes during cover lessons.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Interpersonal & communication skills

Behaviour management

Reliability & flexibility

Safeguarding commitment

Enhanced DBS

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Principal Recruitment is seeking Cover Supervisors for East London secondary schools. You will supervise classes in the absence of teachers, deliver prepared lesson activities, and support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusive, positive outcomes.

We value candidates with experience working with young people, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. Enhanced DBS is required, and roles offer competitive pay with flexible hours across full-time,