Secondary Cover Supervisor - Tower Hamlets

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

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor for a secondary school in Tower Hamlets. The role requires supporting lessons and managing behavior in a positive way. Ideal candidates have experience with young people and strong interpersonal skills, without needing formal teaching qualifications. You’ll benefit from a supportive environment, flexible working options, and opportunities for development. Pay is scaled according to experience, with additional training available.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to CPD Academy

Personalized support from a consultant

Referral scheme for rewards

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in schools or similar settings.
• Ability to manage behaviour in a positive and consistent way.
• Communicate clearly with different groups of students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans across different subjects.
• Support students to remain focused and engaged.
• Manage behaviour positively and build rapport with students.

Skills

Strong behaviour management skills

Calm and confident presence

Clear communication with groups

Good teamwork and interpersonal skills

Flexibility to cover various subjects

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School, Tower Hamlets
Location: Tower Hamlets, East 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 secondary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a Cover Supervisor who can keep lessons running smoothly and support students when their teacher is absent.

This role is ideal for anyone who enjoys variety, is looking to gain school‑based experience, or is considering a future in teaching. You don’t need Qualified Teacher Status—just confidence, calmness, and the ability to lead a classroom.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be the reliable presence that helps each lesson stay on track, including:

• Delivering pre-prepared lesson plans across different subjects
• Supporting students to remain focused, engaged, and ready to learn
• Managing behaviour in a positive, consistent way
• Building strong rapport with students across the school
• Assisting departments during quieter periods, including basic admin tasks
• Being flexible and confident moving between classes throughout the day

No planning. No marking. Just hands‑on classroom experience and the chance to make a real difference.

About the School

This secondary school in Tower Hamlets is friendly, well‑organised, and highly supportive of cover staff. You’ll join a team that values reliability, positivity, and a proactive attitude.

Expect:

• A supportive and organised Cover Manager
• Clear routines and systems that make each day run smoothly
• Students who respond well to structure and consistency
• A collaborative staff culture that makes you feel welcome from day one

What You Need

You do not need teaching qualifications, just:

• Experience working with young people (in schools or similar settings)
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, confident presence
• The ability to communicate clearly with groups of students
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and willingness to cover a range of year groups and subjects

If you’re considering a future in teaching, this role offers 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 settings
• Streamlined registration and regular local bookings
• Referral scheme – earn rewards when you refer a friend

Apply today or contact us to discuss new opportunities in Tower Hamlets.

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.
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