Cover Supervisor

Your new company Hays Education works in close partnership with a large number of secondary schools across London, supporting them with high-quality staff to ensure continuity of learning. Due to increased demand, we are recruiting confident and committed Cover Supervisors to work in a variety of secondary settings. Your new role As a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school, you will be responsible for supervising classes across Key Stages 3 and 4 in the absence of a teacher.This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals with experience working with teenagers who are looking to gain hands-on classroom experience. Your duties will include: • Supervising full classes during teacher absences across a range of subjects • Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and ensuring students stay on task • Managing classroom behaviour in line with school behaviour policies • Supporting students to complete work independently • Building positive relationships with students aged 11-16 (and up to 18 in some settings) • Providing feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement and behaviour What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role within a secondary environment, you will: • Have experience working with young people aged 11-16 (school, coaching, tutoring, youth work, etc.) • Be confident leading a classroom and managing behaviour effectively • Demonstrate strong communication skills and a calm, authoritative presence • Be flexible and adaptable to different subjects and school settings • Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check A degree or school-based experience is highly advantageous, particularly for those considering a future in teaching. What you'll get in return • Competitive daily rates of pay • Flexible work across a range of secondary schools in London • Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression • Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant • Access to CPD opportunities to support your development into teaching • A valuable pathway into teacher training or permanent school roles What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk