Cover Supervisor - Northampton
Start Date: March 2026 | Full-Time or Part-Time | Long-Term with Permanent Potential
Location: Northampton
Are you looking for a flexible role in education starting this March?
Would you like to gain valuable classroom experience with the opportunity to secure a permanent position?
Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a range of welcoming and supportive secondary schools across Northampton, who are seeking reliable and confident Cover Supervisors to start in March 2026.
Schools are offering both full-time and part-time opportunities, with long-term placements that may lead to permanent roles for the right candidates.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning by delivering pre-planned lessons during teacher absences. You'll help foster a positive classroom environment while ensuring students remain engaged and focused.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervising pre-set lessons across KS3 and KS4
Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a purposeful learning environment
Providing clear instructions and guidance to students
Supporting pupils with lesson tasks where appropriate
Reporting back to teaching staff on student engagement, behaviour, and progress
The Ideal Candidate Will:
Have experience working with young people (school-based experience desirable but not essential)
Be confident leading a classroom and promoting positive behaviour
Be open to flexible working patterns (full-time or part-time)
Be interested in long-term opportunities with permanent potential
Demonstrate strong communication skills and a professional, proactive attitude
What You'll Gain:
Flexible working options to suit your availability
Long-term placements within Northampton secondary schools
Competitive weekly pay
Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant
Free access to CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour management training
A clear pathway towards permanent roles and future career progression in education
If you're adaptable, motivated, and eager to become part of a thriving school community, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment to learn more about Cover Supervisor opportunities in Northampton starting this March