Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Lewisham, South East London
Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Flexible - Full-time / Part-time / Day-to-day supply
About the Role
We are a specialist education recruitment agency working with a range of vibrant and inclusive secondary schools across Lewisham. We are currently seeking confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to support schools with short-term and long-term cover needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced cover supervisors, or individuals with strong classroom management skills looking to gain experience in education.
Key Responsibilities
Supervising classes during the short-term absence of teachers
Delivering pre-set lesson plans and ensuring students remain on task
Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons
Supporting the overall learning environment across the school
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working with young people (schools, youth work, coaching, tutoring or similar)
Strong behaviour management skills
Excellent communication and organisational abilities
A calm, professional and adaptable approach
A genuine interest in education
A degree is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer:
Flexible working to suit your availability
Opportunities across a variety of supportive secondary schools
Competitive daily rates
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities to progress into long-term roles or teacher training
Safeguarding
All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in line with safeguarding requirements.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to gain valuable classroom experience across schools in Lewisham, we would love to hear from you.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community