Trainee Cover Supervisor

Vision for Education - Essex; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking Trainee Cover Supervisors in Thurrock. This role allows you to gain hands-on experience in secondary education while receiving comprehensive training. Ideal candidates should possess a degree, leadership skills, and a passion for supporting young people in their learning journey. Positions offer flexibility and competitive daily pay.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates with PAYE

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

CPD opportunities

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent education required.
• Experience working with young people or a willingness to learn.
• Confidence to lead a classroom.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classes and manage classroom behaviour.
• Record accurate registers and provide handovers.
• Adapt and work flexibly across multiple schools.

Skills

Leadership skills

Passion for education

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Degree or equivalent education

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Cover Supervisor
Location: Thurrock
Salary: GBP90-GBP100 per day, Term time only (8.30am-3.30pm)

Start Date: September 2025

The School and Role

Do you have experience working with young people in an educational setting? Are you seeking paid secondary school experience with training in the Thurrock area?

Our partnering Secondary schools in Thurrock, are seeking confident individuals who are passionate about education, to work as Trainee Cover Supervisors. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on a flexible schedule, either full-time or part-time.

The lesson will always be planned, and this will be provided in advance. It is your role as the Trainee Cover Supervisor to facilitate the classes learning, manage classroom behaviour, record accurate registers, and provide a handover to the absent teacher. Successful Trainee Cover Supervisors are adaptable, flexible, motivated, confident, and organised, they have a passion for education and supporting young people.

This role provides a great opportunity to gain experience of working within a Secondary school prior to applying to Initial Teacher Training. Although previous experience of working in a Secondary School is desirable, it is not essential.

If you are new to the Trainee Cover Supervisor role, you will be offered a comprehensive Cover Supervisor Training Programme to equip you will the skills you need. Visit our website to find out more about our Cover Supervisor Training Programme or send us your CV and one of our consultants will call you with further information.

The desired Trainee Cover Supervisor will have:

• A degree or equivalent education.
• Experience working with young people or a willingness to learn.
• Leadership skills and confidence to lead a classroom of up to 30 students.
• A passion for education and providing the highest possible level of support to young people.
• Flexibility in their schedule and adaptability to teach at multiple schools.

As a Trainee Cover Supervisor and as part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events & Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this Trainee Cover Supervisor role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).