Experienced Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks experienced Cover Supervisors for various secondary schools in East London. The role requires strong classroom management and a proactive approach to maintain discipline and facilitate learning in the absence of teachers. Flexibility in working hours with opportunities for long-term positions and professional development.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

Supportive school environment

Flexible working

Potential for long-term roles

Referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school setting.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Professional approach and a genuine interest in supporting young people's learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set work and maintain classroom discipline.
• Support students in their learning and ensure they stay on task.
• Step in for teachers in their absence.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Adaptability

Proactivity

Job description

Experienced Cover Supervisors Wanted - East London Secondary Schools

Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor with a passion for education and classroom management? We are looking for confident and reliable individuals to work across vibrant and diverse secondary schools in East London.

Location: East London (various secondary schools)
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible
Role: Cover Supervisor (Experience Required)
Start Date: September 2025

The Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will step into the classroom in the absence of the teacher, delivering pre-set work, maintaining classroom discipline, and ensuring students stay on task. This is a great opportunity for those with teaching experience or those looking to progress into a teaching career.

Were Looking For:
Proven experience as a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school setting
Strong classroom management and communication skills
A calm, adaptable, and professional approach
A genuine interest in supporting young peoples learning
A flexible, proactive attitude and the ability to hit the ground running

What We Offer:
Opportunities across a range of East London schools
Competitive daily rates
Flexible working to suit your schedule
Supportive school environments with welcoming staff teams
Potential for long-term roles and career development

Whether you're looking for consistent work or flexible day-to-day assignments, we want to hear from you!
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team. If you have a friend who you think would be interested in this vacancy, then please refer them to us and you could earn GBP150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.