Trainee Cover Supervisor

Vision for Education - Brighton; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Trainee Cover Supervisor to assist in secondary schools around Burgess Hill. This flexible role offers competitive daily pay and professional development opportunities. Ideal for individuals passionate about education and working with young people, ensuring a positive learning environment during teacher absences.

Benefits

Excellent daily pay rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

FREE training for professional development

Pension contributions

Dedicated consultant support

Generous referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to be part of a committed educational team.
• Interest in supporting the educational success of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entire classes during short-term teacher absences.
• Ensure students complete assigned work.
• Foster a positive classroom atmosphere.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Confidence with lesson delivery

Behaviour management

Job description

Overview

Trainee Cover Supervisor

Burgess Hill

£85 - £130 per day (dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

October 2025

Have you ever considered a role in education? Interested in a flexible role and weekly pay? Vision for Education are looking for a committed and dynamic individual to work at a range of secondary schools in the Burgess Hill area. This role comes with the possibility of becoming a permanent staff member in one setting. As a Cover Supervisor, you play a crucial role in keeping education on track when regular teachers are absent. You oversee entire classes during short-term absences, ensuring students complete assigned work and fostering a positive classroom atmosphere. You will be provided with continuous professional development opportunities, a dedicated consultant and constant support throughout your time with us.

Requirements

The desired individual will;

• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of educational professionals
• Have a passion for working with young people
• Be able to gain confidence with lesson delivery and behaviour management
• Have a genuine interest in supporting the educational success of the pupils

Safeguarding

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, 2024 and 2025. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).