Cover Supervisor
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Cover Supervisor - Barnet
Cover Supervisor
Milk Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and high-performing secondary school in Barnet to recruit a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their support team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Cover Supervisor who is passionate about education and enjoys working with young people in a classroom setting.
The successful Cover Supervisor will play a vital role in ensuring continuity of learning during teacher absences. As a Cover Supervisor
, you will supervise classes across a range of subjects, deliver pre-set work and maintain a positive learning environment where students remain engaged and focused on their learning.
- Working as a Cover Supervisor across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Delivering pre-planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff
- Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
- Ensuring students remain on task and complete the work set
- Providing support and guidance where appropriate
- Supervising students across a variety of curriculum subjects
- Reporting on lesson outcomes and student engagement to teaching staff
- Supporting the wider school community when required
- Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor
, Teacher Assistant, Learning Mentor, Behaviour Mentor or Youth Worker - Experience working with secondary-aged students
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Confident presenting information to groups of students
- Flexible, organised and adaptable approach
- Passion for supporting young people and education
The successful Cover Supervisor will join a supportive secondary school that places high expectations on student achievement, behaviour and personal development. This Cover Supervisor role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while making a positive impact on students' educational journeys.
Essential Requirements:- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Right to Work in the UK
- Two professional references covering the last two years
- Relevant experience working with children or young people
This Cover Supervisor position would be ideal for graduates considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology or youth work, as well as experienced support staff seeking a rewarding role within secondary education. The successful Cover Supervisor will gain exposure to a variety of subjects and year groups while working within a supportive school environment.
Benefits to YOU:- Excellent rates of pay
- Speedy registration & fast-track compliance
- Flexible working opportunities
- 5-Star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews
- Exclusive school & trust partnerships
- Access to FREE Perks Portal with hundreds of discounts
- Over 1,000 FREE CPD courses through Milk Academy
- FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources
- FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and wellbeing hub
- School Preparation Pack before interviews and trials
- Dedicated consultant available 24/7
- Opportunity to work with one of the UK's most eco-friendly education recruitment agencies
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