Secondary Supply Teachers & Cover Supervisors

Secondary Supply Teachers & Cover Supervisors | Brighton & Surrounding Areas

More choice over your working week, the chance to experience different schools and a conversation about what works for you.

I’m expanding my network of Secondary Supply Teachers and Cover Supervisors across Brighton, Hove and the surrounding areas for the 2026/27 academic year.

You might be stepping away from a permanent timetable, returning after a break, building classroom experience or looking for work alongside other commitments.

Whether you’re available several days each week or occasionally, I’d be interested in hearing from you.

Supply Teachers

I’m looking to connect with qualified secondary teachers across subject areas, including ECTs and experienced teachers.

You’ll need QTS or an appropriate equivalent teaching qualification.

Supply can give you the chance to experience different schools and age groups, build local relationships and work out which environments suit you.

Some teachers enjoy general daily cover. Others prefer teaching within their specialism or would like to be considered for longer assignments. We’ll discuss your preferences and the expectations attached to individual bookings before you decide whether they’re right for you.

Cover Supervisors

You don’t need QTS to work as a Cover Supervisor.

You’ll generally supervise lessons using work prepared by the school, explain tasks, support pupils to stay engaged and maintain classroom expectations during teacher absence.

Alongside experienced Cover Supervisors, relevant backgrounds can include:

• Sports coaching

• Youth work

• Tutoring and mentoring

• Experience leading activities for young people

• Graduate experience relevant to classroom work

You’ll need confidence leading a group, clear communication and the ability to follow the school’s routines. If you’re considering teacher training, cover supervision can also help you experience secondary school life before committing to that next step.

How does supply fit around you?

You tell me when you’re available and where you can travel, and I’ll look for suitable bookings.

Some cover is arranged days or weeks ahead. Other requests come through that morning, with schools contacting me from around 6:30am, occasionally earlier.

If you prefer pre-booked work, that’s useful to know too. There’s no expectation that everyone wants the same arrangement.

Build familiarity with schools you enjoy

As you work across different settings, you’ll naturally find some that suit you particularly well.

Let me know when that happens. Schools also request staff they’ve had a positive experience with, and where possible I’ll look to build on those relationships through repeat bookings.

Day-to-day supply fluctuates, so work isn’t guaranteed. If you need a more consistent timetable, we can discuss longer assignments as suitable requirements arise.

Driving can open up more schools, but it isn’t essential.

The practical details

You’ll need an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service. If you don’t hold one, you’ll need to apply through our DBS application process and join the Update Service. Guidance is provided, with the associated cost covered by the applicant.

We’ll also require your full employment and education history and references covering 24 months of employment in total where possible, prioritising recent and relevant employment.

Interested?

Apply and tell me about your experience, availability and travel preferences.

Let’s see how secondary supply around Brighton could work for you.

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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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