Job Description
Cover Supervisor – Secondary School
Location: Beckenham
Working Hours: 08:30am – 4:00pm
Salary: £85 – £110 per day
At Engage Education, we’re working with a secondary school in Beckenham to recruit reliable and confident Cover Supervisors to support on a supply basis, covering both planned absences and last-minute sickness. You can set your own availability each week, making this ideal for those seeking part-time or full-time work.
About the role
You will be covering lessons across the school to support classroom teachers during PPA time or staff absences. Work will be pre-set, and your role will focus on supervising students and ensuring learning continues in the teacher’s absence.
We do not require previous Cover Supervisor experience; however, applicants must hold a degree and have experience working with young people. We welcome applications from graduates, youth workers, support workers, sports coaches, and similar backgrounds. Behaviour can be challenging at times in supply settings, so you must be adaptable, personable, and confident managing a classroom.
Your role as a Cover Supervisor
* Supervising pupils to complete pre-planned work
* Managing classroom behaviour effectively
* Assisting students with questions about set tasks
* Following the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies
* Collecting completed work and returning it to the relevant department
* Providing brief feedback on lessons covered
What makes a great Cover Supervisor?
* Adaptability and flexibility across subjects and year groups
* Strong classroom management skills
* Clear and confident communication
* Patience and empathy
* Professional, calm presence
* Organisation and reliability
About us
Engage Education is one of the UK’s most trusted education recruitment agencies, with professional development and support at our core.
* AWR compliant pay
* Free CPD sessions
* Dedicated consultant
* £50 Amazon voucher for successful referrals
* Wellbeing support, travel discounts and retail offers
How to apply
Apply below or contact us directly to discuss the role further.
All applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain) a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance will be provided.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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