English Specialist Cover Supervisor - Secondary

Are you confident, resilient, and passionate about English? Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a full-time English Specialist Cover Supervisor to work in one of our partner secondary schools, supporting the English department and delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4.

This role is ideal for graduates in English Language, English Literature, or related subjects, as well as experienced Cover Supervisors, Teaching Assistants or Tutors who want to develop subject-specialist classroom experience. It offers an excellent stepping stone into teacher training and long-term teaching opportunities.

The school has a diverse and ambitious community, with high expectations for staff and students. Behaviour can be challenging at times, but with strong systems in place, this is a rewarding environment for someone who sees the value in resilience, inclusion, and supporting pupil individuality.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-prepared English lessons across KS3 and KS4 in the absence of the class teacher.

• Use strong behaviour management strategies to maintain focus and engagement.

• Support pupils of varying abilities, fostering confidence in reading, writing, and communication.

• Build strong relationships with students and encourage a love of English.

• Gain valuable classroom management and subject-specialist experience.

This role is ideal for:

• Graduates in English or related disciplines considering a teaching career.

• Cover Supervisors or TAs seeking subject-specialist opportunities.

• Tutors with experience in English looking to step into classroom teaching.

• Confident communicators who are resilient, adaptable, and enthusiastic about supporting young people.

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay via PAYE with competitive rates.

• Exclusive access to roles in long-standing partner schools.

• Free CPD Academy training including behaviour management, SEN, safeguarding and literacy-focused support.

• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and career advice.

• Opportunities for long-term placements, permanent roles, and pathways into teacher training.

• Be part of the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, trusted by schools nationwide for 25 years.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience as an English Specialist Cover Supervisor, while developing the skills and confidence to progress into teaching.

Apply today to begin your journey in education.

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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.
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