Cover Supervisor

Smart Teachers are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisor a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in East London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring teacher or experienced classroom practitioner to support high-quality learning across the curriculum.

About the role

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and maintain a positive learning environment

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies

• Support pupils in completing their learning tasks and activities

• Provide feedback to the relevant teacher on pupil progress and behaviour

About the school

This inclusive, mixed secondary academy in East London serves students aged 11–16 and is part of a forward-thinking multi-academy trust. Under strong and determined leadership, the school has made rapid progress in recent years, with inspectors praising improved behaviour, a calmer learning environment, and a stronger culture of learning

Requirements

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

• Strong classroom presence with excellent communication skills
• Experience working with young people in a school or youth work setting (desirable)
• Flexible, proactive, and able to adapt to different subject areas
• Confident in managing behaviour and promoting a positive learning atmosphere

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

• Suitable Cover Supervisor Experience

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 Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].