Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools | Youth Worker Experience Ideal Cover Supervisor | Secondary Schools | Youth Worker & Pastoral Experience Welcomed Do you have experience working with young people and are looking for a rewarding role within secondary schools ? Have you worked as a youth worker, support worker, mentor, or community worker and want to transfer those skills into education? Vision for Education is working in partnership with supportive secondary schools to recruit Cover Supervisors who can confidently engage, motivate, and support students across KS3 and KS4. This role is ideal for individuals with strong behaviour management, relationship-building skills, and a genuine passion for supporting young people. Job Overview Role: Cover Supervisor School Type: Secondary Schools Key Stages: KS3 and KS4 Contract: Daily Supply / Long-Term Supply Training: Cover Supervisor Training Programme provided Pay: Competitive daily rates (PAYE) The School You will be working in welcoming and inclusive secondary schools that place a strong emphasis on pastoral care, behaviour support, and safeguarding. Schools offer: Clear behaviour and safeguarding systems Supportive senior leadership and pastoral teams Pre-planned lessons and structured routines A calm and respectful learning environment Strong support for Cover Supervisors and new staff These schools value staff who can build relationships with students and maintain consistency in the classroom. The Role As a Cover Supervisor, you will: Supervise classes of around 30 students in the absence of the class teacher Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans across a range of secondary subjects Use your youth work skills to engage students and manage behaviour positively Take accurate registers and follow safeguarding procedures Provide clear feedback and handover notes for teaching staff You are not expected to be a subject specialist — your strength will be your ability to manage behaviour, communicate clearly, and support learning. Training and Support If you are new to working in schools, Vision for Education will support you through our Cover Supervisor Training Programme, covering: Classroom and behaviour management strategies Safeguarding and professional expectations in schools Building positive relationships with secondary-aged students Confidence in leading a classroom setting This makes the role an excellent step for youth workers exploring education, teacher training, or long-term school-based roles. Requirements The ideal Cover Supervisor will have: Experience working with young people (youth work, mentoring, support work, sports coaching, community roles, etc.) Confidence leading and managing groups of young people Strong communication and relationship-building skills A positive, calm, and consistent approach Eligibility to work in the UK and a DBS (or willingness to apply) A degree is beneficial but not essential if you have strong relevant experience. What Vision for Education Offers Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability) Pension contributions Ongoing CPD and professional development Social and networking events A dedicated secondary education consultant to support you throughout your placement How to Apply If you have experience working with young people and would like to apply your skills within secondary schools as a Cover Supervisor, we would love to hear from you. Apply today via this website with an up-to-date CV, or for an informal chat about the Cover Supervisor role, contact our Newcastle Secondary office on. CoverSupervisor YouthWorkerJobs WorkingWithYoungPeople SecondarySchoolJobs EducationSupport PastoralSupport BehaviourSupport CareerChange EducationCareers TeachingJobsUK EducationJobs VisionForEducation