Cover Supervisor
- location Croydon
- contract type Part-time
- contract terms Short-term/day-to-day supply
- salary £100 to £130 per day
- ref SXTCSP33
- Apply by 16 April 2026
- Job start ASAP
- Job end Ongoing
Cover Supervisor required at a Croydon secondary school. Immediate start. Supervise classes in the absence of teachers, maintain behaviour, and support students’ learning across KS3–KS4. No teaching qualification required.
About the role
Ensure lessons run smoothly when teachers are absent, manage classroom behaviour, and support student engagement. Follow lesson plans and school policies to maintain a safe and productive learning environment.
About the school
A supportive and inclusive Croydon secondary school committed to student progress and achievement. Collaborative staff team and a positive learning environment.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Cover Supervisor you will:
- Experience working with secondary school students
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Reliable, organised, and proactive
- Ability to supervise and support learning in line with school policies
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Dependent on experience and training.
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].