Cover Supervisor

Location: Peacehaven

Position:
Cover Supervisor

Location:

Peacehaven, East Sussex
Pay: £100 – £130 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours:

08:30am – 3:30pm

Contract:

Flexible – Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Supply Desk is a well-established education recruitment agency specialising in Primary, SEND, and Secondary education. We work closely with schools across East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove, providing reliable and high-quality education staff.

We are currently seeking confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools in Peacehaven and the surrounding areas. Subject specialists and graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the Role

Are you looking to gain valuable classroom experience or continue your career in education with greater flexibility?

We are recruiting proactive and reliable Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools in Peacehaven. In this role, you will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain focused and engaged with the work provided.

This role is ideal for aspiring teachers, graduates, experienced cover supervisors, or subject specialists who are confident leading lessons and managing a classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise whole classes across a variety of subjects using pre-prepared lesson materials
Deliver cover lessons within your subject specialism where possible
Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
Ensure pupils remain engaged and complete the work set
Provide feedback to teaching staff on lesson progress and student behaviour
Maintain safeguarding standards and promote pupil wellbeing
Previous experience working with young people (school experience desirable)
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Confidence leading a class independently
Subject specialism (desirable but not essential)
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Professional, flexible, and reliable approach to work
Competitive daily rates of £100–£130, depending on experience and qualifications
Opportunities to work in secondary schools in Peacehaven and nearby areas
Flexible working to suit your schedule
Ongoing support from dedicated education consultants
Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively

Requirements

What We Offer

If you are interested in Cover Supervisor opportunities in Peacehaven, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references