Cover Supervisor - General Cover - SE9

Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: SE9 
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time, Temporary/Permanent options available
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

Teaching Personnel is seeking a proactive and adaptable Cover Supervisor to work across secondary schools in the SE9 postcode area. As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee classroom lessons in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain engaged and on task with pre-set work.

Key Responsibilities:

✔ Supervising classes during teacher absences, maintaining a positive learning environment.
✔ Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
✔ Delivering pre-prepared lessons and ensuring students complete assigned tasks.
✔ Providing brief feedback to teachers on lesson progress and student behaviour.
✔ Supporting students with their learning where required.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

✅ Experience working with young people (e.g., tutoring, youth work, TA experience).
✅ Confidence managing classroom behaviour.
✅ Strong communication and organisational skills.
✅ Flexibility to work across different subjects and year groups.
✅ A proactive and resilient attitude.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

✔ Competitive daily rates (£110-£130 per day, depending on experience).
✔ Flexible working options to suit your availability.
✔ Access to CPD courses to enhance your skills.
✔ Dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
✔ Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles.

Requirements:

Right to work in the UK.
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Previous school-based experience is desirable but not essential.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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