School Cover Supervisor

PK Education; Bedford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing support

Job summary

PK Education, a leading local teaching agency, is seeking experienced Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Central Bedfordshire and Bedfordshire. You will deliver pre-set work, manage classroom behaviour and help maintain a positive learning environment.

We welcome applicants with at least 6 months UK classroom experience, strong relationships with students and staff, and a calm, professional approach.

Qualifications

• Confident, effective behaviour management.
• Reliable, adaptable, and professional.
• Degree level education or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months UK classroom experience.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Calm, confident and professional approach to classroom management.
• Genuine passion for education and helping young people reach potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set work when teachers are absent.
• Manage classroom behaviour to maintain a positive environment.
• Ensure students stay focused and engaged during lessons.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Behaviour management

Reliable

Adaptable

Team player

UK classroom experience

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Location: Central Bedfordshire/ Bedford

Start Date: September

Contract Type: Flexible supply work

At PK Education, we are looking to connect with experienced Cover Supervisors and dedicated school support staff who are passionate about education and committed to helping young people succeed.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play an important role in ensuring continuity of learning when teachers are absent. You will be responsible for delivering pre-set work, managing classroom behaviour, maintaining a positive learning environment, and ensuring students remain focused and engaged throughout each lesson.

Established in 2005, PK Education works closely with a wide range of secondary schools across central Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas, offering flexible opportunities across KS3, KS4 and KS5. Whether you’re looking for regular supply work, additional experience within education, or a longer-term opportunity, we can help find a role to suit you.

What we’re looking for:

• Confident and effective behaviour management skills
• Reliable, adaptable, and professional individuals
• Degree level education or equivalent
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience working within a UK classroom environment
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• A calm, confident, and professional approach to classroom management
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people to reach their potential

Why choose PK Education?

• PK Education is a leading local teaching agency, established in 2001.
• Short-term and long-term roles to suit your availability and work life balance - if this role isn't for you!
• Excellent Competitive daily rates.
• The chance to gain experience across a variety of school settings, once the contract ends.
• Ongoing support from a team with exceptional industry knowledge.

If you are a talented Cover Supervisor or aspiring teacher looking to gain valuable experience we would love to hear from you.

PK Education is committed to Safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS Check that must be registered to the Update Service