Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel

  • Lewisham, South East London
  • £90-110 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Learning Support AssistantJob Title: Cover SupervisorLocation: Southeast, LondonStart Date: September 2025Job Type: Full Time, Long term, Term-to-PermSalary: £90 - £110 per day (Pay-to-Scale)Are you confident, adaptable and looking to gain experience in primary education?
We are currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across a number of well-regarded Ofsted Good and Outstanding primary schools in Southeast London.What is a Cover Supervisor?A Cover Supervisor is responsible for supervising pre-set lessons in the absence of the regular class teacher. You won’t be expected to teach new content, but you’ll ensure students stay on task, follow the lesson plan, and maintain a positive classroom environment.What You'll Be Doing
  • Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials across various subjects
  • Manage classroom behaviour and support students where necessary
  • Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and conduct
  • Cover lessons for short-term teacher absences across KS3 and KS4
Ideal Candidate
  • Be confident managing groups of young people in a professional setting
  • Have strong communication and organisational skills
  • Be adaptable and willing to work in different schools across Wigan
  • Have experience working with young people (e.g. youth work, coaching, mentoring) – desirable but not essential
  • Hold an enhanced DBS (or be willing to apply for one)
What We Offer:
  • Opportunities to work in Good and Outstanding schools across Wigan
  • Flexible work to suit your availability – full-time or part-time
  • A great pathway into teacher training or long-term school-based roles
  • Long-term opportunities in welcoming schools
  • Ongoing CPD and training
  • Support from a friendly, dedicated consultant
Whether you’re a graduate, a teaching assistant looking to step up, or exploring a new career direction in education, this is a fantastic opportunity to build valuable classroom experience. APPLY NOW!All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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