Trainee Cover Supervisors wanted in Sutton

Smart Teachers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A market-leading education recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is looking for motivated individuals to train as Cover Supervisors in Sutton. This role offers flexible working hours, comprehensive free in-house training, and the chance to gain valuable experience in diverse local schools. Candidates should be confident communicators with a passion for supporting young people, and have either an undergraduate degree or relevant experience. Strong support and a competitive salary are provided.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE professional training

Generous referral bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Able to supervise classes during teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials effectively.
• Maintain a positive and focused learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences.
• Support students in completing set work.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials.

Skills

Confident communication

Passion for supporting young people

Calm and adaptable

Team player

Education

Undergraduate degree or relevant experience

Job description

Smart Teachers is recruiting motivated and enthusiastic individuals to train as Cover Supervisors in Sutton. This role offers flexible working hours, comprehensive free in-house training, and the opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience in a variety of local partner schools.

About the role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes during teacher absences
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials
• Maintain a positive and focused learning environment
• Support students in completing set work

About the school

Sutton is one of London s largest and most diverse boroughs, home to a broad mix of educational settings. Our partner schools in the area include vibrant primary and secondary schools, academies, faith schools, and special educational needs (SEN) provisions. These schools serve pupils from a wide range of backgrounds, offering a rich and rewarding environment for trainee cover supervisors. Working in Sutton provides exposure to varied teaching styles, strong community-focused schools, and supportive leadership teams committed to staff development.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Trainee Cover Supervisor you will:

• Be confident and a clear communicator
• Have a passion for supporting young people
• Be calm, adaptable and a team player

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• An undergraduate degree or relevant experience.

Smart Teachers 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 Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers 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 Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, 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.

Smart Teachers 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 David Singh on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).