Secondary Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Free CPD

Dedicated consultant

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting a Full-Time Cover Supervisor in Basildon to support secondary schools from September 2026. This temp-to-perm opportunity is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, or those with experience working with young people.

Responsibilities include supervising classes, managing behaviour, delivering pre-prepared work, and providing feedback to teachers. A clear path to permanent roles is available, with competitive pay and weekly payroll.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people (e.g. in schools, youth work, sports coaching, tutoring).
• Confident and professional approach to classroom management.
• Excellent communication skills and a calm, positive attitude.
• Strong interest in education - ideal for those considering a future in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Supervising whole classes in the absence of a teacher, ensuring students stay on task
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Delivering pre-prepared work and ensuring learning continues smoothly
• Providing feedback to teachers and school leaders on student progress and conduct
• Supporting students across a range of year groups and subjects

Skills

Experience working with young people

Excellent communication skills

Strong classroom management

Calm, positive attitude

Job description

Full-Time Cover Supervisor | Basildon Temp-to-Perm Opportunity | Starting September 2026

Are you confident, organised, and looking to take your first step into a school-based role? Tradewind Recruitment is working with secondary schools across Basildon that are seeking reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join them on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis starting September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or anyone with experience working with young people who is looking to build a career in education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising whole classes in the absence of a teacher, ensuring students stay on task
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Delivering pre-prepared work and ensuring learning continues smoothly
• Providing feedback to teachers and school leaders on student progress and conduct
• Supporting students across a range of year groups and subjects

Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience working with young people (e.g. in schools, youth work, sports coaching, tutoring)
• A confident and professional approach to classroom management
• Excellent communication skills and a calm, positive attitude
• A strong interest in education - ideal for those considering a future in teaching
• Availability for a full-time role with the potential to move into a permanent contract

What Tradewind Recruitment offers:

• A full-time, school-based role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Competitive pay and weekly pay structure
• Access to free CPD including behaviour management and safeguarding
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Tradewind consultant
• The chance to gain valuable classroom experience in a supportive school environment