Cover Supervisor

  • Smart Teachers
  • New Addington, London
  • Dec 10, 2025
Full time Education

Job Description

The Cover Supervisor will support the smooth running of lessons by supervising classes during teacher absences and ensuring a positive, productive learning environment.

About the role
  • You will deliver pre-prepared work to classes, maintain good behaviour, and ensure pupils remain engaged throughout the lesson.

  • Responsibilities include supporting learning, managing classroom routines, and assisting staff where needed across the school day.

  • Ideal for aspiring teachers or those with strong classroom management experience.

About the school
  • A diverse and dynamic secondary setting with a strong community ethos.

  • The school promotes high expectations, inclusion, and opportunities for progression within a supportive staff body.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Cover Supervisor you will:

  • A degree or equivalent education
  • Confident leading lessons in the teacher s absence
  • Eager to learn and develop professionally
  • Passionate about education and supporting young people
  • Excellent behaviour and classroom management

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

  • A degree or equivalent education

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