Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Gravesend and surrounding areas
Start Date: September 2025
Daily Rate: £110 – £130 per day (dependent on experience)
Are you looking to build valuable classroom experience, explore a career in education, or simply enjoy flexible work that makes a real impact? Becoming a Cover Supervisor could be the perfect next step — and we’re here to help you get started.
About the Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll step into the classroom when teachers are absent, delivering pre-set work and maintaining a focused, supportive learning environment. It’s a dynamic, rewarding role that gives you a true feel for school life — without the planning and marking responsibilities of a full-time teacher.
You’ll work across Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting a range of subjects. Whether you’re a recent graduate, an aspiring teacher, or someone with strong classroom presence and communication skills, this is an opportunity to make a difference and develop valuable skills along the way.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supervising students in the absence of a classroom teacher
Ensuring set work is completed and classroom behaviour is well managed
Encouraging a calm, productive learning atmosphere
Supporting the wider school community and adapting to different subject areas
Reporting back to teaching staff and pastoral teams on student progress and behaviour
What We’re Looking For
A confident and professional communicator
Experience working with young people (school, sports coaching, youth work, tutoring etc.) is desirable
Someone reliable, flexible, and enthusiastic
A genuine interest in education and supporting student development
You must be eligible to work in the UK and be willing to undergo a DBS check
Why Work as a Cover Supervisor?
Great classroom experience — ideal for aspiring teachers or education professionals
Flexible working to suit your lifestyle — part-time or full-time availability welcomed
No marking, planning or long-term commitment unless you want it
Opportunities to work across a range of schools and subjects
A chance to inspire young people and support their learning journey
Why Work with TeacherActive?
A friendly, dedicated consultant who understands your goals and is here for you 24/7
Access to our Guaranteed Pay Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Free CPD courses and training through our 'My-Progression' programme
Competitive daily pay rates that reflect your skills and experience
Our Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £100 for every successful referral (T&Cs apply)
Paid through PAYE – no umbrella company deductions or hidden charges
Apply Now
Ready to step into the classroom and start a fulfilling new chapter? Whether you're looking for casual work, short-term assignments, or long-term placements, we’d love to hear from you.
Click ‘Apply Now’ or contact us directly to find out more.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services