Cover Supervisor – Secondary School

Location:

Ashford, Surrey

Start Date:

September 2026

Contract:

Full-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term
Salary:
Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Are you confident leading a classroom and able to build positive relationships with young people?

Engage Education is recruiting a Cover Supervisor to join a well-established secondary school in Ashford, Surrey from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong behaviour management skills who is looking to gain valuable classroom experience or continue their career in education.

The successful candidate will supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged with their learning while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and conduct.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects to students in Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Manage classroom behaviour confidently, ensuring a calm and purposeful learning environment.
• Keep students focused and engaged with the work provided.
• Respond positively and effectively to challenging behaviour using the school’s behaviour policy.
• Provide clear feedback to teaching staff following each lesson.
• Build positive relationships with students and contribute to the wider school community.

• Experience working with secondary-aged students in a school, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or similar setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to lead a classroom independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, resilient, and professional approach.
• The ability to think on your feet and adapt to different classroom environments.
• A genuine interest in supporting young people’s learning and development.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

• September 2026 start.
• Long-term opportunity within a supportive secondary school.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers or education professionals.
• Access to free CPD and training.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Engage Education consultant.
• Opportunity to progress into teaching or permanent school-based roles.

If you’re a confident, resilient individual with excellent behaviour management skills and a passion for education, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting Cover Supervisor opportunity in Ashford, Surrey.