Supply Cover Supervisor

Protocol Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking Cover Supervisors to join a thriving secondary school in the UK. This role involves supervising classes when teachers are absent, ensuring students remain engaged and focused. Ideal for aspiring teachers or those with experience in youth work, the position requires strong communication and classroom management skills. Flexibility in working hours is offered, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain classroom experience.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and a confident classroom presence.
• Enjoy working with young people with a proactive attitude.
• Experience in classroom or youth-based environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-set work to keep students on track.
• Manage behaviour and promote a productive atmosphere.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Confident classroom presence

Proactive attitude

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Mainstream Secondary School | Full-time & Part-time | Mon–Fri, 8:30am–3:30pm

Looking to gain real classroom experience? Or fancy a flexible role that fits into the school day?

We’re on the lookout for confident, reliable Cover Supervisors to join a thriving secondary school. You’ll be stepping into classrooms to support learning when teachers are away—making sure students stay focused, engaged, and on task.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supervising whole classes across Years 7–11 during teacher absences
• Delivering pre-set work and keeping students on track
• Managing behaviour and promoting a calm, productive atmosphere
• Using your initiative to support students and adapt to the school’s routine
• Acting as a positive role model in the classroom

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You:

• Have strong communication skills and a confident classroom presence
• Enjoy working with young people and have a proactive attitude
• Can think on your feet and keep students engaged
• Have academic knowledge and/or classroom or youth-based experience

This is ideal for aspiring teachers, graduates, or anyone with experience in youth work, coaching, tutoring, or similar.

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and are 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’. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.