Cover & Behaviour Supervisor

Cover & Behaviour Supervisor

Tower Hamlets, East London

Immediate / February Start Available

Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Permanent Opportunity

Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Are you confident, resilient and passionate about supporting young people to succeed?

We are working in partnership with a well-established secondary school in Tower Hamlets to appoint a dedicated Cover & Behaviour Supervisor. This is a key role within the school, supporting both classroom learning and the wider behaviour management systems to ensure a calm, safe and purposeful environment.

This position would suit graduates considering teacher training, experienced cover supervisors, youth workers, or individuals with strong behaviour management skills.

• Supervise pre-prepared lessons in the absence of teaching staff
• Manage the behaviour of whole classes in line with the school’s behaviour policy
• Respond to pupil queries regarding set work
• Collect completed work and return to the class teacher
• Provide clear feedback on student engagement and behaviour
• Deal with any immediate issues or emergencies in line with school procedures

• Promote and maintain high standards of student behaviour across the school
• Conduct building patrols to ensure students are in lessons
• Escort students to classrooms when required
• Supervise key areas during lesson changeover, break and lunchtime
• Support the management of the school’s Exclusion Room
• Run and supervise detentions (including after school)
• Assist with dismissal procedures and maintain site security
• Record incidents and update behaviour logs on the school system
• Act as a First Aider when required (training provided if necessary)

• Confident managing groups of secondary-aged students
• Calm under pressure with strong behaviour management skills
• Able to follow school policies including safeguarding, behaviour, inclusion and health & safety
• Committed to equality, diversity and safeguarding
• Organised, proactive and professional
• Previous school-based experience is desirable but not essential. Full training and support will be provided.

• Inclusive and diverse secondary school in Tower Hamlets
• Strong behaviour systems and supportive senior leadership
• Clear procedures and well-structured day‑to‑day routines
• Opportunity for career progression, including routes into teaching

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable secondary school experience or build a long‑term career within education.

Apply today or contact James at Academics for further information.