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Protocol Education is seeking a Cover Supervisor for schools in Essex and Havering. Immediate start, flexible/long-term/full-time contracts available, and roles across Essex, Havering, Thurrock and Southend.
You will supervise classes, deliver pre-set work, and support students to stay focused, gaining valuable classroom experience. Ideal candidates hold a degree in any subject, are comfortable speaking to groups, and can adapt to different classrooms and year groups.
Location: Essex, Havering, Thurrock and Southend
Salary: £18,062-£28,062 per annum (based experience)
Contract: Flexible / Long-Term / Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate
Got a degree and wondering what's next?
If you're curious about teaching or just love working with young people, becoming a Cover Supervisor is a brilliant way to test-drive a career in education. You'll be stepping into classrooms across Essex and Havering, keeping lessons on track and gaining hands‑on school experience that's gold on any CV.
This role is a fantastic springboard into teaching. Whether you're set on a career in education or just exploring your options, you'll develop real classroom skills and make a difference from day one.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is 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', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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