Cover Supervisor
- location Bromley
- contract type Part-time
- contract terms Short-term/day-to-day supply
- salary £100 to £110 per hour
- ref SXTBROMCSP212
- Apply by 17 December 2025
- Job start ASAP
- Job end Ongoing
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes of around 25 - 30 students in the absence of the class teacher, delivering pre-prepared lessons across various secondary subjects. Subject expertise is not required, as full guidance and support will be provided.
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity to gain secondary school experience before pursuing teacher training. Prior experience is desirable but not required, and free training is provided for those new to the role.
About the school
This is a well-established and high-performing secondary school located within the London Borough of Bromley. The school is recognised for its strong academic standards, supportive community atmosphere, and commitment to helping every student thrive. With excellent facilities and a consistent focus on high-quality teaching, the school provides a positive and ambitious environment for both learners and staff.
Colleagues benefit from a collaborative culture, clear leadership, and opportunities for continuous professional development. The school promotes respect, resilience, and responsibility, ensuring students are well prepared for future academic and personal success.
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
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Sam Tinker on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].