Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, Support Workers

Cover Supervisors - Secondary Schools in Harrow

Location:

Harrow, London

Salary:
Competitive, depending on experience

Contract:

Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours

Are you a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor looking to make a meaningful impact in schools? Harrow secondary schools are seeking motivated and dynamic Cover Supervisors to support teaching staff by supervising classes across a range of subjects when teachers are absent.

This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with experience working with young people to bring their skills into the classroom, help maintain positive learning environments, and support students' behaviour and engagement.

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff.
• Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion and positive outcomes.
• Act as a positive role model, fostering respect and teamwork in the classroom.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and behaviour incidents.
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff and school leadership about any issues or successes during cover lessons.

• Experience working with children or young people (e.g., as a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage behaviour effectively and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to a variety of classroom settings.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS

• Competitive pay and flexible working hours.
• Training and ongoing support to develop classroom management skills.
• Opportunities to gain experience in schools, with potential for further career progression.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students.