Trainee Cover Supervisor

A secondary school in Bexley is seeking a motivated and reliable Trainee Cover Supervisor to support with classroom cover across the school. This role is perfect for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in education and develop key classroom management skills.

About the role

As a Trainee Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising whole classes during teacher absences. You will follow lesson plans provided by teaching staff and ensure students remain focused and engaged throughout the lesson.

This is an excellent stepping stone for those considering teacher training or careers working with young people. You will gain valuable experience managing behaviour, building rapport with students, and understanding how schools operate day-to-day.

Your duties will include:

• Supervising students across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Delivering pre-set work in a structured and engaging way
• Managing behaviour effectively and confidently
• Reporting back to teaching staff on student progress and conduct

About the school

This Bexley-based secondary school prides itself on its supportive staff network and inclusive ethos. The leadership team is approachable and invested in developing staff at all levels, including those new to education. It’s a great environment for building confidence and gaining long-term opportunities within schools.

Requirements

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

• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and confident in a classroom setting
• Experience working with young people is advantageous but not required
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

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].