Cover Supervisor
- location Lambeth
- contract type Full-time, Part-time
- contract terms Short-term/day-to-day supply, Long-term, Permanent
- salary £90 to £1,200 per hour
- ref SXTCSLamb2934
- Apply by 23 August 2025
- Job start 01 Sep 2025
- Job end Ongoing
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes of around 25 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
Located in the borough of Lambeth, our secondary school and sixth form is focused on high expectations, strong discipline, and a supportive learning environment. We are committed to academic excellence and character development, offering a structured yet nurturing setting where every student is encouraged to achieve their best. With a broad curriculum, dedicated staff, and a focus on preparing students for university and beyond, we aim to inspire ambition and resilience in all our learners.
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
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].