Cover Supervisor
Job description
We’re Hiring: Secondary School Cover Supervisor
Secondary School | Full-Time / Part-Time Options Available
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Prior experience working in a secondary school setting is ESSENTIAL. Applications without relevant experience will NOT be considered. ⚠️
Are you a confident, experienced, and proactive Cover Supervisor ready to step into the classroom and lead with authority? We’re seeking a skilled professional who can hit the ground running and confidently manage a classroom.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
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Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
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Confidently manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment
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Support students to remain focused and on task
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Follow school policies and provide clear feedback to teaching staff
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Act as a strong, professional role model at all times
Essential Requirements (Must-Have)
✅ Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor or in a secondary school classroom
✅ Proven ability to manage behaviour effectively
✅ Confidence leading classes independently
✅ Strong communication and organisation skills
❌ Applicants without relevant school-based experience will not be considered
Why Join Us?
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Supportive and professional school environment
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Opportunity to build on existing classroom experience
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Flexible working options available
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Ongoing support and guidance
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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