Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools
Location: Daventry and Surrounding Areas
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Flexible / Ongoing via Tradewind Recruitment
Are you confident, adaptable, and enthusiastic about supporting young people in the classroom? Tradewind Recruitment is looking for dynamic Cover Supervisors to work across our partner schools in Daventry, providing essential cover during staff absences. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with young people and want to gain invaluable experience in education.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will step into the classroom to deliver pre-prepared work, maintain a positive learning environment, and ensure students stay engaged and on task. No marking, planning, or subject expertise is required- just the ability to lead a room with confidence and build positive relationships quickly.
This role is ideal for people from a wide variety of backgrounds. You don't need to be a qualified teacher; you just need presence, communication skills, and the ability to motivate.
Individuals Who Often Excel as Cover Supervisors:
Sports coaches and fitness professionals - confident leaders with great energy
Performing arts and musical theatre graduates - strong communicators who engage groups easily
Youth workers or mentors - experienced in supporting young people's development
Ex-police, military or security personnel - calm, authoritative, and skilled at managing situations
Scouts/Guides leaders or community group facilitators - used to coordinating activities for young people
Teaching assistants ready for the next challenge - already familiar with school routines
Graduates considering teacher training - a perfect stepping stone into education
What You'll Be Doing:
Supervising classes during teacher absences
Delivering work set by the class teacher
Encouraging good behaviour and helping maintain a focused atmosphere
Supporting students with questions and promoting positive engagement
Working in a variety of schools to build broad experience
What We're Looking For:
Strong communication and organisational skills
Confidence in leading groups of young people
Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude
Experience working with teenagers in any capacity (preferred but not essential)
If you're looking for a flexible, rewarding role where every day brings something different, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Tradewind Recruitment and start making a real impact in Daventry's schools