Cover Supervisor
Salary: £22,072.65–£25,301.56 (actual)
Hours: 32.5 per week, term time + inset
Start Date: March 2026
Location: Thurrock
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisor to join a high‑performing secondary school. This role is ideal for someone with previous classroom experience or a degree who is looking to develop a career in education. Many former Cover Supervisors have successfully progressed into teacher training.
The Role
• Supervise classes in the absence of the teacher
• Deliver pre‑prepared work and support pupils during lessons
• Provide feedback on behaviour and progress
• Manage classroom expectations in line with behaviour policies
• Support teachers with admin tasks when not covering lessons
What you will need
• Strong communication and classroom‑management skills
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach
• Experience working with young people (desirable)
• A degree or relevant background (advantageous)
What the school offers
• Two‑week October half term
• Excellent CPD and career progression across a large Trust
• Supportive leadership and strong staff wellbeing culture
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
How to apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to join a forward‑thinking, supportive school community, Think Education would love to hear from you.
If this job is not quite what you are looking for and you are looking for a new job, please contact Niri Stewart via email.
Please note you must have a valid visa to work in the UK as the school will not be able to sponsor visas