Trainee Cover Supervisor – Croydon
- location Croydon
- contract type Part-time
- contract terms Short-term/day-to-day supply
- salary £100 to £110 per day
- ref SXTCRO833
- Apply by 16 June 2026
- Job start 01 Jun 2026
- Job end Ongoing
Exciting opportunity to gain classroom experience as a Trainee Cover Supervisor within welcoming secondary schools across Croydon.
About the role
Lead classes using prepared lesson materials, support student engagement, manage classroom behaviour and build valuable school-based experience.
About the school
Croydon secondary schools are typically diverse, fast-paced environments with collaborative teams and a strong focus on student success.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Trainee Cover Supervisor – Croydon you will:
- Confident personality
- Adaptability
- An interest in working with young people
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Experience, qualifications and school placement.
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].