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Cover Supervisor

United Kingdom, East Grinstead 90.00 - 110.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted May 26, 2026
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Cover Supervisor | Secondary Education Location: Local Secondary Schools (Key Stages 3 & 4) Contract: Flexible / Supply basis Salary: Competitive daily rates Are you confident leading a classroom and looking for flexible work that fits your schedule? We are recruiting Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools during teacher absences. In this role, you will be the lead figure in the classroom, using pre-prepared lesson plans and resources to ensure learning continues seamlessly. While no planning or marking is required, your presence is vital to maintaining a calm, productive, and safe environment for pupils aged 11-16. Who is this role ideal for? Aspiring Teachers: Gain essential "front-of-class" experience for your CV or PGCE application. Teaching Assistants: Take the next step in your career with more classroom responsibility. Graduates: Build professional experience working with young people. Qualified Teachers: Enjoy the variety of secondary work without the stress of planning and grading.

Job Responsibility

  • Supervision: Oversee pupils and ensure they remain on-task with set work
  • Behaviour Management: Maintain a positive learning atmosphere in line with school policies
  • Student Support: Encourage engagement and assist pupils with their independent learning
  • Safe Environment: Create a supportive space and strictly follow safeguarding protocols
  • Flexibility: Work across a variety of subjects and different school settings

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grades 9-4 / A*-C) including English and Maths
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one)
  • Fluent English
  • Ability to manage and lead groups of students (Ages 11-16)
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Reliability
  • Professional
  • adaptable
  • punctual approach to work

Nice to have

  • Degree
  • PGCE
  • QTS
  • Level 3 TA qualification
  • experience with young people
  • Key Stage 3 experience
  • Key Stage 4 experience
  • Key Stage 5 experience
  • Sixth form experience
  • Teaching assistant experience
  • SEN experience
  • FMS experience
  • SIMS experience
  • knowledge of curriculum
  • knowledge of GCSE specification
  • knowledge of A-level specification
  • ability to communicate with parents
  • ability to work well under pressure
  • able to inspire
  • be a role model
  • building rapport with children
  • career driven
  • effective discipline
  • empathy
  • engaging
  • excellent time management
  • good behaviour management skills
  • good classroom management
  • good communication skills
  • good sense of humour
  • high expectations
  • keen to contribute to the life of the school
  • motivated
  • partake in extra curricular activities
  • passion for education
  • set clear objectives
  • team player
  • work well autonomously
  • years 7-11 experience

What we offer

  • PAYE
  • Referral Bonus
  • Training and education
  • Safeguarding & Prevent
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