School Cover Supervisor — Flexible Hours & Positive Impact

Principal Recruitment; Harrow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Training and support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Principal Recruitment seeks Cover Supervisors to support Harrow schools by supervising classes when teachers are absent. You will deliver pre-prepared materials, maintain discipline, and promote positive learning and inclusion.

Ideal candidates have experience with young people, strong communication, and safeguarding commitments. An Enhanced DBS is required. The role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, training, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in roles such as youth worker, coach or mentor.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for building positive relationships with staff and students.
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS disclosure to work in schools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff.
• Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion.
• Act as a positive role model and promote respectful, productive classroom environments.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and behaviour incidents.
• Communicate with teaching staff and leadership about issues and successes during cover lessons.

Skills

Youth work experience

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Flexibility

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Principal Recruitment seeks Cover Supervisors to support Harrow schools by supervising classes when teachers are absent. You will deliver pre-prepared materials, maintain discipline, and promote positive learning and inclusion.

Ideal candidates have experience with young people, strong communication, and safeguarding commitments. An Enhanced DBS is required. The role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, training, and progression opportunities.