Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Newham

East London

Secondary School

Location: Newham, East London
Pay: Depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible Supply
Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing Opportunities Available

Are you looking to gain valuable classroom experience in a secondary school setting? Do you have strong communication skills and the confidence to manage a classroom? We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Newham.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning by supervising classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced educators, or individuals with experience working with young people.

The Role:

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans across a range of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Ensure students remain engaged and focused on assigned work.
• Provide support and guidance where required.
• Report back to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, coaching, mentoring, or youth work setting.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Confidence leading groups of students aged 11–18.
• A positive, proactive, and professional attitude.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible work to suit your availability.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of supportive secondary schools.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Potential pathways into teacher training and long-term school positions.

If you are passionate about education and are looking to make a positive impact in local schools, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and one of our education recruitment consultants will be in touch to discuss available opportunities in Newham.