Cover Supervisor
- location Croydon
- contract type Full-time, Part-time
- contract terms Short-term/day-to-day supply, Long-term
- salary £90 to £110 per day
- ref SXTCS23567
- Apply by 07 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
This is a modern, forward-thinking secondary school located in Croydon, known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. The school offers a supportive and inclusive environment, with a focus on student wellbeing and personal development. Staff benefit from a collaborative teaching culture, excellent facilities, and a leadership team that values innovation and professional growth.
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].