Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: Hastings
Pay: £100 – £130 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 08:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Flexible – Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
About Us
Supply Desk is a well-established education recruitment agency specialising in Primary, SEND, and Secondary education. We partner with a wide range of schools across East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove, providing reliable and high-quality education staff. We are currently seeking confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Hastings. Subject specialists are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the Role
Are you looking to gain valuable classroom experience or continue your career in education with greater flexibility? We are recruiting proactive and reliable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Hastings.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring pupils remain on task and engaged with pre-set work. This role is ideal for aspiring teachers, graduates, experienced cover staff, or subject specialists who are confident leading lessons in their area of expertise.
Key Duties
Supervise classes across a range of subjects using pre-prepared lesson materials
Deliver cover in your subject specialism where applicable
Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
Ensure pupils remain engaged and complete the work set
Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding lesson progress and behaviour
Uphold safeguarding standards and promote pupil wellbeing at all times
Requirements
Previous experience working with young people (school-based experience desirable)
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Confident leading a full class independently
Subject specialism (desirable but not essential)
A current enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Professional, flexible, and reliable approach to work
What We Offer
Competitive daily rates (£100–£130 per day, depending on experience and qualifications)
Opportunities across a wide range of secondary schools in Hastings
Flexible working to suit your availability
Dedicated education consultants who understand your career goals
‘Refer a Friend’ scheme – earn up to £150 collectively
If you’re interested in Cover Supervisor opportunities in Hastings, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today.
Safeguarding Statement
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training, or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. Higher rates are available for candidates who can demonstrate additional experience, training, and relevant qualifications.
This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note this job expires after 90 days; however, you can still apply to be considered for similar roles