Secondary Cover Supervisor - Camden

Protocol Education Ltd; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational services provider is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Camden. This role requires no teaching qualifications but calls for experience with young people, strong behavior management skills, and clear communication. Responsibilities include supporting students and delivering lesson plans. The position offers flexibility with full-time or part-time contracts. Joining this team provides valuable classroom experience and a chance to make a significant impact in the educational environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE access to online CPD Academy

Personalised support from a local consultant

Opportunities across various educational provisions

Referral rewards for recommending a friend

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in schools or similar settings.
• Calm and confident presence for effective behaviour management.
• Flexibility to work across different subjects and year groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans across various subjects.
• Support students to stay focused and engaged in learning.
• Manage classroom behaviour positively and consistently.
• Build strong relationships with students.

Skills

Strong behaviour management

Clear communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to follow school procedures

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School, Camden

Location: Camden, North West London
Pay: Pay to scale (Depending on experience)
Contract: Flexible – Full-time or Part-time, Short-term or Long-term
Start: ASAP or after notice

Are you confident, approachable, and ready to bring positive energy into the classroom? A welcoming and vibrant secondary school in Camden is seeking a Cover Supervisor who can help keep lessons running smoothly and support students when their teacher is absent.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy variety, want to gain school-based experience, or are exploring a future career in teaching. No Qualified Teacher Status is required — just confidence, strong communication, and the ability to lead a classroom effectively.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in maintaining continuity for students, including:

• Delivering pre-prepared lesson plans across a range of subjects
• Supporting students to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn
• Managing behaviour in a calm, consistent, and positive manner
• Building strong relationships with students across the school
• Assisting departments with basic administrative tasks during quieter times
• Moving confidently between classes throughout the school day

No planning. No marking. Just valuable classroom experience and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

About the School

This secondary school in Camden is well‑organised, supportive, and committed to creating a welcoming environment for staff and students. Cover Supervisors are valued members of the team and receive strong guidance from leadership.

You can expect:

• An organised Cover Manager who provides clear daily plans
• Well‑structured routines that help the day run smoothly
• Engaged students who respond well to consistency and clear expectations
• A friendly, collaborative staffroom culture

What You Need

You do not need teaching qualifications — just:

• Experience working with young people (in schools, youth programs, tutoring, or similar settings)
• Strong behaviour management and a calm, confident presence
• Clear communication skills
• Good teamwork and the ability to follow school procedures
• Flexibility to work across a range of year groups and subjects

If you’re considering teaching in the future, this is an excellent stepping stone.

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE — no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated, local consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions
• Streamlined registration and consistent, local bookings
• Referral rewards when you recommend a friend

Apply today or get in touch to discuss exciting new opportunities in Camden.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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