Step into Teaching – Become a Cover Supervisor in Medway Secondary Schools!
Start Date: ASAP | Contracts: Full-Time, Part-Time, Short or Long-Term
Are you looking to gain valuable classroom experience before stepping into a teaching role?
Or are you an experienced teacher seeking the flexibility of cover work – without the planning and marking?
Supply Desk is proudly partnering with several high-performing Medway Secondary Schools – all rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted – who are on the lookout for motivated, reliable Cover Supervisors to support their classrooms immediately and into the new academic year.
Whether you're a confident graduate considering a career in education, a teaching assistant ready to step up, or a qualified teacher wanting the freedom of flexible, no-pressure teaching – this could be the perfect role for you.
Why Become a Cover Supervisor?
* No planning or marking – focus solely on delivering lessons and maintaining classroom engagement
* Ideal stepping stone for a PGCE, teacher training, or a return to the classroom
* Build strong experience across multiple subjects and year groups
* Choose the days you work – full-time, part-time, and short-term options available
Your Responsibilities:
* Supervise whole classes during teacher absence, using pre-set lesson plans
* Keep pupils on task and engaged in their learning
* Manage behaviour in line with school policies
* Report any incidents or concerns to the relevant staff
What You’ll Need:
* Experience working with children or young people in a school or similar setting
* Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
* Right to work in the UK
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
* 2 professional references from the last 2 years
What You’ll Get from Supply Desk:
* FREE CPD opportunities to develop your skills
* A dedicated consultant who listens to your preferences and finds the right roles for you
* Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
* Competitive rates of pay
* Generous ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme – you and your friend can earn up to £150 collectively!
Whether you're exploring teaching for the first time or looking to continue making a difference in a flexible capacity, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in supportive, welcoming schools that value quality education.
Call us today on 01634404876
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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and must meet Safer Recruitment standards. Supply Desk is proud to be REC Gold Standard certified – placing us among the top 10% of UK agencies.
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