Secondary School Cover Supervisor

Secondary School Cover Supervisor – Rickmansworth

Location: Rickmansworth area
Start-date: September
Contract type: Full-time
Pay: £130-£205

Supply Desk are seeking a confident, reliable, and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in the Rickmansworth area, starting this September.

This full-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people and thrives in a dynamic secondary school environment. As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged with the work provided and maintain a positive learning environment.

The successful candidate will be adaptable, organised, and confident managing classrooms across a range of subjects and year groups. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school by promoting positive behaviour, encouraging student participation, and ensuring learning continues effectively in the teacher's absence.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching, experienced Cover Supervisors, or individuals with experience working with young people in an educational setting.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise classes across a range of secondary subjects using pre-set work provided by teaching staff
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's policies
• Ensure students remain focused and engaged throughout lessons
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student participation and behaviour
• Support the wider school community when required
• Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

Requirements:

• Experience working with secondary-aged students is desirable
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident, flexible, and proactive approach
• A commitment to supporting students' learning and wellbeing
• Knowledge/Maintenance/Promotion of safeguarding

What we offer:

• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A supportive team and environment
• Excellently equipped facilities
• Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD and training)
• Refer a friend scheme

This role is suitable for both experienced teachers and ECTs. If you feel like you’re a fit for this school, please apply ASAP!

We offer £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.