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Cover Supervisor

  1. Cover Supervisor
  2. Essex
Date posted : 23/02/26
  1. Full Time
£100 - 140 per day

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Basildon & Surrounding Areas
Full-Time | Part-Time | Flexible Supply Work
Immediate & Ongoing Opportunities Available

Are you confident, adaptable and looking to gain classroom experience within secondary schools? We’re looking for reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work across a range of Basildon schools, supporting students and ensuring learning continues in the teacher’s absence.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

  • Deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects
  • Manage the classroom, maintain behaviour standards, and support student engagement
  • Take attendance and ensure a smooth continuation of learning
  • Work across KS3–KS4 (ages 11–16)

This role is ideal for:

  • Graduates considering a career in teaching
  • Experienced Cover Supervisors looking for new opportunities
  • Confident professionals with transferable skills (youth work, coaching, support roles)
  • Anyone seeking flexible work within education

What We’re Looking For

  • Confidence leading a classroom
  • Strong behaviour management
  • Positive, proactive attitude
  • Ability to build rapport quickly
  • Previous school experience beneficial but not essential
  • Right to work in the UK and willingness to complete safeguarding checks

What We Offer

  • Competitive daily pay
  • Flexible working to suit your schedule
  • Local Basildon placements plus surrounding areas (Pitsea, Laindon, Vange, Wickford)
  • Support from a dedicated consultant
  • Access to CPD, safeguarding training, and development pathways

Interested?

If you’d like to find out more or are ready to get started, get in touch:
Call the office: 01245 690 935
Email: luke.mackie@teachingpersonnel.com

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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