Cover Supervisor – Secondary School, Newham
Location: Newham, East London
Pay: £90 to £120 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Flexible, Full-time or Part-time, Short-term, Long-term
Start: ASAP or after notice
Are you confident, calm, and ready to step into the classroom with a smile? A brilliant secondary school in Newham is looking for a Cover Supervisor who loves the lively buzz of a school day and can keep learning on track when teachers are away.
This role is perfect for people who enjoy variety, want to build school experience, or are exploring a future in teaching. You don’t need to be a qualified teacher, just someone who can lead a classroom with clarity and kindness.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be the steady pair of hands that keeps each lesson running smoothly. That means:
1. Delivering pre-set lesson plans across a range of subjects
2. Supporting students to stay engaged, focused, and ready to learn
3. Managing behaviour in a calm, confident way
4. Building positive relationships with young people across the school
5. Helping departments when lessons are quieter, including admin tasks
6. Being flexible and happy to move between classes throughout the day
No planning. No marking. Just real classroom experience and the chance to make an impact.
What the school is like
This secondary school in Newham is friendly, fast-paced, and incredibly supportive of cover staff. You’ll be welcomed into a team who really value consistency, good humour, and people who bring positive energy to the day.
Expect:
7. A well-organised Cover Manager
8. Clear routines that help the day feel smooth
9. Pupils who respond well to structure
10. A warm staffroom and colleagues who have your back
What you need
You don’t need teaching qualifications, just:
11. Experience working with young people, either in schools or a similar setting
12. Strong behaviour management and a calm approach
13. Confidence speaking to groups
14. Good communication and teamwork
15. A willingness to get stuck in across different subjects and year groups
If you’re hoping to start a career in teaching, this is a brilliant first step.
Why join Protocol Education?
(These must be included in every advert)
16. Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
17. FREE access to our online CPD Academy
18. Personalised support from a dedicated, local consultant
19. Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
20. Streamlined registration and consistent local bookings
21. Referral scheme, earn rewards when you refer a friend
Ready to jump in?
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 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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