Cover Supervisor

Short term/Long term contracts and supply work
Secondary Schools
Aylesbury
£120 per day
Flexible
October 2026
Paid weekly

About the job:

Do you want to Teach but don't have a relevant teaching Qualification?

Ever considered being a cover supervisor / Cover Teacher?

Do you enjoy working with young people aged 11-18?

Are you looking for a supply work during the week starting asap or from October 2026?

Cover supervisors are essential unqualified cover teachers who are able to take the responsibility of the full-time class teacher if the full-time class teacher is absent.

We are working with a range of secondary schools across Aylesbury who are looking for confident, professional and dedicated people to work as Cover Supervisors in their schools to provide short-term and daily cover for teachers.

This is a great opportunity to work on a flexible basis and gain experience with secondary schools.

The Cover Supervisor / Cover teacher role:

Expected to oversee pre-set lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher. (no planning, marking)
Need to be able to quickly build rapport with students, have good behaviour management skills, and be willing to cover a range of subjects if necessary.
Not be required to deliver the lesson itself but you must ensure the pupils are on task and complete the work set by the teacher.
Need to manage behaviour in line with the school policy so you must be confident and have a strong, firm, but fair approach.

To apply to be a cover supervisor / cover teacher:

You would need to have a Valid and up to date DBS or on the update service
Possess a degree OR have previous experience as a cover teacher / cover supervisor

If you would like more information then get in touch today with the Academics Buckinghamshire office today, we look forward to hearing from you!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy