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Cover Supervisor

Job in Harrow, Greater London, HA2, England, UK
Listing for: Engage Partners Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-04
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90 - 105 GBP Hourly GBP 90.00 105.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Cover Supervisor – Local Secondary School

Location:

Harrow

Type:
Full Time

Working Hours:

08:30 am – 16:00 pm.

Salary: £90 – £105 per day

About the role

You will be covering lessons across the school to either relieve classroom teachers for PPA time or for general sickness.

Qualifications
  • Degree required; no prior cover supervisor experience required
  • Some experience working with young people (e.g., supporting workers, youth workers)
  • Personable, able to adapt to challenging behaviour situations
Responsibilities
  • Supervising students to complete set tasks
  • Managing behaviour
  • Assisting pupils with questions
  • Following school behaviour and safeguarding policies
  • Collecting completed work and handing to Head of Department
  • Providing feedback on lessons and pupils
What Makes a Great Cover Supervisor?
  • Adaptability and flexibility: ability to adjust to new classrooms, subjects, teaching styles
  • Classroom management: excellent skills in managing student behaviour and discipline
  • Communication: clear instruction, student engagement, effective communication with staff
  • Patience and empathy: compassionate nature to build rapport and support students, even when challenging
  • Professionalism and confidence: calm, assertive, professional presence to guide class and handle unexpected situations
  • Organisation and reliability: punctual, organized, manage tasks, keep lessons on track, smooth transitions
Benefits
  • Paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
  • Free CPD sessions
  • Dedicated consultant support
  • Wellbeing support, travel discounts, retail offers from partners
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