Dynamic Secondary School Cover Supervisor

Empowering Learning; Croydon; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 22,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

DBS check provided

Job summary

Empowering Learning is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools across Croydon, starting in September 2026. You will supervise classes, maintain a positive learning environment and provide targeted support to students as needed.

This role offers valuable classroom experience for those considering a future in teaching, with full guidance and DBS check required for applicants. The position is based across Croydon and involves engaging with a range of subjects.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, preferably in an educational setting, but not essential.
• Strong classroom management skills with the ability to engage and motivate students.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to cover various subjects as needed.
• A genuine interest in working with secondary school students and contributing to their development.
• A proactive and positive attitude, with a passion for education.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes across a range of subjects, ensuring students are engaged with the work set by their absent teacher.
• Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring a positive, productive learning environment.
• Providing additional support to individual students or small groups as needed.
• Maintaining classroom order and discipline while adhering to the school's behaviour policies.
• Assisting with various administrative tasks and supporting school-wide activities.
• Reporting back to teachers on students progress, behaviour, and any issues.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Motivating students

Organisational skills

Flexibility to cover subjects

Job description

Empowering Learning is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools across Croydon, starting in September 2026. You will supervise classes, maintain a positive learning environment and provide targeted support to students as needed.

This role offers valuable classroom experience for those considering a future in teaching, with full guidance and DBS check required for applicants. The position is based across Croydon and involves engaging with a range of subjects.