Flexible Cover Supervisor

Flexible Cover Supervisor – Northamptonshire Schools
Inspire, Support, and Lead – When It Works for You

Are you passionate about education and looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? We are seeking confident, adaptable, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of Cover Supervisors, supporting a range of fantastic secondary schools across Northamptonshire.

Whether you’re an experienced education professional or someone considering a future in teaching, this role offers you the perfect opportunity to make a real impact – with the freedom to choose when and where you work.

The Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll step into the classroom in the absence of the teacher, delivering pre-set work and maintaining a positive and productive learning environment. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising lessons across a variety of subjects (no planning or marking required)

• Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring students remain on task

• Supporting students in their learning, encouraging engagement and participation

• Providing feedback to teaching staff where appropriate

✅ What We’re Looking For:

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including:

• Graduates considering a career in education

• Teaching assistants or learning mentors looking for a step up

• Retired teachers or education professionals wanting flexible work

• Confident individuals with strong communication and classroom management skills

You should be:

• Reliable, punctual, and professional

• Able to build rapport quickly with young people

• Calm under pressure and able to think on your feet

• Flexible and open to working in different schools across Northamptonshire

Locations:

We work with a wide range of secondary schools in Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Daventry, Wellingborough, Towcester, and surrounding areas. You choose when and where you’d like to work!

What We Offer:

• Flexible working – daily supply, short-term or long-term placements available

• Competitive daily rates

• Ongoing training and support

• Experience across a variety of school settings

• A fantastic stepping stone into teacher training or a long-term education career

No formal teaching qualification? No problem!

Full training and support will be provided for the right candidates. If you have a passion for working with young people and the confidence to lead a classroom – we want to hear from you.

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.
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