Cover Supervisor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Hounslow
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Classroom Management Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills Curriculum Knowledge Organizational Skills Student Support

FULL DESCRIPTION

Cover Supervisor

Hounslow

Posted 12 months ago

Cover Supervisor (Secondary School) – Hounslow

- Position: Cover Supervisor - Location: Hounslow, London - Start Date: ASAP - Day Rate: £125 per day - Contract Type: Full-Time, Long Term

We are seeking a highly motivated and academic Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team in Hounslow. The ideal candidate will have strong classroom management skills and a minimum of a 1 year teaching or covering in Secondary Schools in some capacity. It is highly desirable if you have a Master’s degree, or an excellent academic background. As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of lessons and supporting students in their academic progress.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and manage students across a variety of subjects during the absence of their regular teacher.
  • Maintain a productive learning environment by following lesson plans, ensuring students remain engaged, and supporting their academic needs.
  • Assist with classroom activities, ensuring discipline is maintained and that students meet their educational targets.
  • Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student progress and classroom management.
  • Support the development and delivery of curriculum content where applicable.
  • Help implement and maintain school policies, including those on safeguarding and student welfare.

Essential Requirements:

  • A bachelors degree 2:1 minimum in a relevant academic field.
  • Previous experience working with secondary school students, preferably within a teaching or supervisory capacity.
  • Strong curriculum knowledge across a range of subjects (specialist knowledge in any subject area is an advantage).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive, confident approach to managing and motivating students.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt quickly to different teaching environments.
  • A passion for supporting students’ educational development.

Desirable:

  • A masters degree.
  • Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor or in a similar role.
  • Desire to move into a Teaching role in the future.

Easily accessible from most parts of London, our partner school are a 11-18 mixed academy for over 1500 students, including a large sixth form. ‘Empowering students to be ambitious and proud is a mantra there; it is lived and breathed every day’. With a focus on Wellbeing, development and continuous enrichment across the board, this is truly a fantastic place to work. Confirmed by over 20 staff who I have placed there over the last 2 years!

If you are an academic, dynamic individual with a passion for secondary education and a desire to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV today. We have options starting this week and after Easter.

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