Trainee Cover Supervisor – Belvedere

We are currently recruiting for a confident and motivated Trainee Cover Supervisor to join a secondary school in Belvedere (near Erith), Bexley. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain classroom experience and take their first step into a career in education.

About the role

As a Trainee Cover Supervisor, you will supervise whole classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged with their learning and complete the work set.

You will be provided with lesson materials and support from experienced staff, making this an ideal role for graduates, aspiring teachers, or those with experience working with young people in any setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising classes across a range of subjects
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson content
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively
• Supporting students to stay focused and on task
• Providing feedback to teaching staff after lessons

About the school

The school is a well-established and inclusive secondary school located in Belvedere, with strong transport links to Erith and surrounding areas. It has a supportive leadership team and a positive working environment, making it an excellent place for someone new to education to build confidence and develop professionally.

Requirements

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

• A confident and approachable manner
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A genuine interest in working with young people
• Previous experience working with young people (e.g. coaching, tutoring, youth work) is desirable but not essential

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

• Experience, availability, and overall suitability for the role

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].