Dynamic Secondary Cover Supervisor — Classroom Leader

Teach-Now; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor for a busy secondary school in Barnet. You will provide cover across KS3 and KS4 when teachers are absent, delivering pre-prepared work and ensuring students remain focused, productive and respectful throughout lessons.

This role does not require QTS and is suitable for someone with experience as a HLTA, graduate considering teacher training, sports coach, or experienced teaching assistant seeking greater classroom

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils is highly desirable.
• Strong classroom presence and behaviour-management skills.
• Confidence addressing groups of students independently.
• Good literacy and numeracy.
• Reliability, professionalism and flexibility.
• QTS is not required for this role.
• Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes using work prepared by the absent teacher.
• Explain lesson instructions and ensure students understand the task.
• Maintain a calm and purposeful learning environment.
• Apply the school’s behaviour policy consistently.
• Respond appropriately to questions without being expected to teach new subject content.
• Record attendance and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support students who require additional guidance during lessons.
• Adapt confidently between subjects and year groups.

Skills

Classroom presence

Behaviour management

Reliability

Communication

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Teach Now is recruiting a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor for a busy secondary school in Barnet. You will provide cover across KS3 and KS4 when teachers are absent, delivering pre-prepared work and ensuring students remain focused, productive and respectful throughout lessons.

This role does not require QTS and is suitable for someone with experience as a HLTA, graduate considering teacher training, sports coach, or experienced teaching assistant seeking greater classroom