Looking to gain high-quality classroom experience in a supportive secondary school? This Cover Supervisor position in Harrow offers an exciting opportunity to work across KS3–KS5, including supporting SEN learners, while developing your confidence and teaching skills in a friendly, forward-thinking environment.
This welcoming school is known for its inclusive culture, excellent pastoral support, and strong commitment to staff development—making it an ideal setting for aspiring teachers, graduates, and experienced support staff seeking meaningful progression.
What the role involves:
• Delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Supporting students with varying needs, including SEN
• Ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of the class teacher
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and pastoral teams
Why this is a great opportunity:
• A fantastic stepping stone for those considering teacher training
• Exposure to different subjects and year groups to broaden experience
• Supportive leadership and structured professional development
• A friendly, diverse school community where staff wellbeing matters
• Consistent working hours that support a healthy work–life balance
Ideal candidates will have:
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Confidence, initiative, and reliability
• Previous school experience (beneficial but not essential)
If you’re ready to start the new year with a rewarding role that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance