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Cover supervisor

United Kingdom, London, Tower Hamlets Employment contract · Job Posted December 11, 2025

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Job Description

Cover Supervisors are required for the full school day – 8.30am to 4.15pm (approx.). Most Cover Supervisors begin work on a short-term/supply basis. This is ideal if you just want to work a few days in local schools, or want to build experience within the secondary school sector. For more experienced Cover Supervisors, we have full-time contracts available.

Job Responsibility

Covering classes and ensuring students are working on tasks whilst teachers are absent or engaged in other activities and meetings

Requirements

Experience working with 11–18-year-olds
Enhanced DBS certificate
2 references covering the past two years
Confident, positive and professional approach to working with young people

Nice to have

Graduates considering becoming Secondary school teachers
Youth workers
Summer camp leaders
Sports coaches for 11–18 yrs
People who have experience supporting young offenders

What we offer

Flexible work options
Gain experience within secondary schools

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