About the role
Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools | Get Into Education
Cover Supervisor | Secondary Schools | Education Support Role | Training Provided
Are you a team leader, manager, or confident professional looking to take your first step into education? Have you considered teaching or working in schools but want to gain hands-on experience before committing to a PGCE or long-term career change?
Vision for Education is working in partnership with a supportive secondary school to recruit Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools on a supply basis, with opportunities for daily cover and longer fixed-term assignments.
This role is an excellent entry point into education and is ideal for individuals who enjoy leading, motivating others, and working with young people.
Job Overview
1. Role: Cover Supervisor
2. School Type: Secondary Schools
3. Key Stages: KS3 and KS4
4. Contract: Daily Supply / Long-Term Supply
5. Training: Cover Supervisor Training Programme provided
6. Pay: Competitive daily rates (PAYE)
The School
You will be working within welcoming and well-organised secondary schools that place a strong emphasis on staff support, behaviour consistency, and safeguarding. Schools offer:
7. Clear behaviour and safeguarding systems
8. Supportive senior leadership teams
9. Structured lesson plans provided in advance
10. Staff who value collaboration and communication
11. A positive environment where Cover Supervisors feel part of the team
These schools are experienced in supporting Cover Supervisors and understand the importance of guidance, consistency, and clear expectations.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
12. Supervise classes of around 30 students in the absence of the class teacher
13. Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary subjects
14. Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment
15. Take accurate registers and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed
16. Provide clear handover notes for the returning teacher
You are not expected to be a subject specialist — your role is to confidently lead the classroom and ensure learning continues.
Training and Support
If you are new to working in schools, you will be supported through Vision for Education’s Cover Supervisor Training Programme, designed to build confidence in:
17. Classroom management
18. Behaviour strategies
19. Safeguarding and professional expectations
20. Effective communication in schools
This makes the role ideal for those exploring teacher training, a PGCE, or a long-term career in education.
Requirements
The ideal Cover Supervisor will have:
21. A degree or equivalent qualification
22. Confidence, leadership skills, and the ability to engage young people
23. A willingness to learn and adapt in a school environment
24. A genuine interest in education and supporting student progress
25. Eligibility to work in the UK and a DBS (or willingness to apply)
What Vision for Education Offers
26. Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE
27. Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability)
28. Pension contributions
29. Ongoing CPD and professional development
30. Social and networking events
31. A dedicated secondary education consultant to support you throughout your journey
Vision for Education is a market-leading education supply agency, supporting secondary schools and education professionals nationwide.
We are proud to be part of The Edwin Group, recognised as a Top 10 UK Employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, rated Excellent for staff engagement, support, and workplace culture.
Vision for Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.