Supply Cover Supervisor

Aspire People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Flexible schedule

School setting experience

Support from education consultants

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking confident and proactive Cover Supervisors to work in a variety of thriving secondary schools across South West London. This role offers flexible full‑time or part‑time hours and competitive daily pay, with the chance to gain hands‑on classroom experience before teacher training.

Join our dedicated education consultants for ongoing support and potential long‑term roles within schools. A DBS check is desirable to start quickly.

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary-aged students or similar roles.
• Confident classroom presence and behaviour management.
• Clear and effective communication with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons across a range of subjects during teacher absences.
• Ensure students stay on task with pre-set work and maintain discipline.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies and support learning.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on engagement and conduct.
• Support students in understanding instructions and staying engaged.

Skills

Secondary students

Classroom management

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Education

A-levels

Degree desirable

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Secondary School

Location: South West London

Company: Aspire People Limited

Aspire People is seeking confident and proactive Cover Supervisors to work in a variety of thriving secondary schools across South West London. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands‑on classroom experience, particularly those considering a future career in teaching or education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise lessons across a range of subjects during teacher absences.
• Ensure students stay on task with the pre-set work and maintain classroom discipline.
• Manage student behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
• Support students in understanding instructions and staying engaged with their learning.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student behaviour and lesson engagement.

Requirements:

• Experience working with secondary‑aged students is desirable (e.g., in schools, tutoring, youth work, or coaching).
• Strong classroom presence and the ability to manage behaviour confidently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible, calm, and professional approach to working in different school environments.
• Minimum of A‑levels; a degree is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).

Benefits:

• Competitive daily pay.
• Flexible work to suit your schedule - full‑time or part‑time roles available.
• Opportunity to build experience in a school setting before teacher training.
• Ongoing support and development from Aspire People's dedicated education consultants.
• Potential for long‑term roles and career progression within schools.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.