Flexible Cover Supervisor for Secondary Schools

Prospero Teaching; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across South East London. The role offers flexible hours and daily rate opportunities for graduates, teaching assistants, coaches, and tutors looking to gain classroom experience.

As a Cover Supervisor you will supervise lessons in the absence of teachers, maintain student focus, and support learning across different subjects and year groups, in a supportive and varied environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people in schools or related settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage groups of students.
• Flexible, proactive approach to work.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Calm under pressure and supportive of student development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during teacher absences.
• Support and maintain engaging, on‑task lessons.
• Deliver pre‑planned activities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Adapt to different subjects and year groups.
• Ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across South East London. The role offers flexible hours and daily rate opportunities for graduates, teaching assistants, coaches, and tutors looking to gain classroom experience.

As a Cover Supervisor you will supervise lessons in the absence of teachers, maintain student focus, and support learning across different subjects and year groups, in a supportive and varied environment.