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Secondary School Cover Supervisor

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United Kingdom , Burgess Hill

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Job Description:

This role is the perfect "classroom immersion" for aspiring teachers, recent graduates, or professionals looking for a flexible, rewarding role working with young people. As a Supply Cover Supervisor, you are the key to maintaining education continuity. You won't be required to plan lessons or mark work; your focus is on leadership and presence.

Job Responsibility:

  • Classroom Leadership: Oversee lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, ensuring students remain on-task with work set by the department
  • Behaviour Management: Confidently implement each school's specific behaviour policy to maintain a positive and orderly atmosphere
  • Student Support: Help students access pre-set materials and stay engaged, providing general guidance without needing to be a subject specialist
  • Detailed Reporting: Register attendance and leave accurate notes for the returning teacher regarding lesson progress and student conduct
  • Professionalism: Adapt quickly to different school environments, acting as a positive role model and upholding high expectations

Requirements:

  • Confidence: The ability to lead a room and manage secondary-age students with a firm but fair approach
  • Adaptability: The skill to walk into a new school environment and build rapport with students and staff instantly
  • Experience: Previous work with groups of young people (coaching, youth work, or school support) is highly beneficial
  • Education: A degree is advantageous, particularly for those considering future teacher training (PGCE/SCITT)
  • Logistics: As you will be working in various schools across West Sussex, reliability and a proactive approach to travel are essential

Nice to have:

  • 121 teaching experience
  • ability to communicate with parents
  • ability to work well under pressure
  • able to inspire
  • be a role model
  • building rapport with children
  • career driven
  • communication
  • effective discipline
  • empathy
  • engaging
  • excellent time management
  • FMS experience
  • 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
  • key stage 3 experience
  • key stage 4 experience
  • key stage 5 experience
  • knowledge of A-level specification
  • knowledge of curriculum
  • knowledge of GCSE specification
  • knowledge of subject
  • motivated
  • partake in extra curricular activities
  • passion for education
  • SEN experience
  • set clear objectives
  • SIMS experience
  • sixth form experience
  • teaching assistant experience
  • team player
  • work well autonomously
  • years 7-11 experience
What we offer:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Referral Bonus
  • Unrivalled Experience: Gain exposure to a wide variety of school settings-ideal preparation for a career in education
  • Flexibility: Enjoy a role that works around your schedule while providing vital support to the local community
  • Safeguarding & Prevent training and education

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 23, 2026

Expiration:
February 27, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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