COVER SUPERVISOR | FUTURE TEACHER PROGRAMME
Barnet, North London
Start Date: January 2026 School Status: Ofsted 'Outstanding' Salary: £90 - £110 per day (term time only) Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term
IS THIS YOU?
* Are you a recent graduate thinking about a career in education?
* Do you have experience leading groups of young people (e.g., sports coaching, drama workshops, summer camps)?
* Are you confident, resilient, and ready to command a room?
Protocol Education is partnering with a prestigious Secondary School in Barnet to recruit proactive Cover Supervisors for a January 2026 start. This is a unique opportunity to secure a long-term role in an environment designed to train the teachers of tomorrow.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is not "just" a cover role. This 'Outstanding' school uses the Cover Supervisor position as a training ground for future teaching talent.
What you will be doing:
1. Leading the Class: You will manage the classroom in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain on task and behaved.
2. Delivering Content: You will deliver pre-planned lessons across the curriculum—one hour you could be overseeing a Science experiment, the next a History debate.
3. Building Relationships: You will build rapport with students, helping to foster a positive learning environment.
4. Developing Skills: You will learn behaviour management techniques, safeguarding protocols, and pedagogical skills from senior staff.
THE LOCATION
Why Barnet? Based in North London, this school offers the best of both worlds.
* Access: Easily reachable via the Northern Line and National Rail, making it a simple commute from Central or North London.
* Environment: Barnet is known for its green spaces and community feel, and this school reflects that—it is safe, welcoming, and community-focused.
* Facilities: The school boasts modern classrooms and a dedicated staff hub for planning and relaxation.
YOUR TOOLKIT
To be considered for this competitive January 2026 cohort, you need:
* Degree: A university degree (2:2 or above) in any subject.
* Resilience: The ability to stay calm under pressure and manage low-level disruption effectively.
* Experience: Previous experience working with children or young adults is highly desirable.
* Availability: Committed to a full-time role (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm).
THE PROTOCOL ADVANTAGE
* Training: We provide free Behaviour Management workshops to ensure you feel ready before you step into the classroom.
* Pay: We offer competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE (no hidden umbrella fees).
* Pathway: Many of our Cover Supervisors go on to secure funded teacher training spots with the school after one year.
SECURE YOUR FUTURE
Schools of this quality plan ahead. By interviewing now, you can secure your employment for January 2026 and relax knowing your career path is set.
Apply now by sending your CV to the Protocol Education North London Team.
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 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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