Long Term Cover Supervisor

Pertemps; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local secondary school in England is seeking a proactive Cover Supervisor to manage classes during teacher absences. The ideal candidate will have strong classroom management skills and experience with secondary-aged students. Responsibilities include delivering lessons, maintaining classroom order, and supporting student engagement. This full-time role is a great opportunity for those interested in education. The school offers a supportive environment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive leadership and pastoral team

Positive and inclusive school environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils preferred.
• Strong behaviour management skills required.
• Ability to engage and motivate students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during absence of teaching staff.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and meet learning objectives.
• Maintain a calm and focused classroom environment.
• Manage behaviour according to school policy.
• Report back on pupil progress and behaviour.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Engagement with students

Education

Experience with secondary-aged pupils

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor Location: Mainstream All-Boys Secondary School Contract: Full-time /Long-term (flexible options) Start Date: ASAP or by agreement

About the Role

We are seeking a confident and proactive Cover Supervisor to join a well-established mainstream all-boys secondary school. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong classroom management skills who is passionate about supporting students’ learning and maintaining high standards of behaviour and engagement. The successful candidate will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring pupils remain on task and follow the work set by the class teacher.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising whole classes across KS3 and KS4 in the absence of teaching staff
• Delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring learning objectives are met
• Maintaining a calm, focused, and well-managed classroom environment
• Managing behaviour effectively in line with the school’s behaviour policy
• Promoting positive attitudes towards learning in an all-boys setting
• Supporting pupils with questions and encouraging engagement
• Reporting back to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils (school-based experience preferred)
• Strong behaviour management and confidence working with boys
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to engage and motivate students
• A calm, professional, and adaptable approach
• A genuine interest in education and pupil development

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, or Youth Worker
• Experience in a mainstream secondary or all-boys school
• An interest in pursuing teacher training in the future

What the School Offers:

• A supportive leadership and pastoral team
• A well-structured behaviour policy
• Opportunities for professional development
• Valuable classroom experience for aspiring teachers
• A positive and inclusive school environment

Safeguarding Statement

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and relevant safeguarding checks.