Cover Supervisor

Location: Chaucer

A vibrant and well-respected secondary school in Southwark, South London is seeking confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to provide day-to-day classroom support across the school.

This opportunity is ideal for aspiring teachers, recent graduates, and experienced school support staff who are keen to gain valuable, hands-on experience working across a range of subjects and year groups in a busy secondary school setting.

Day-to-day cover assignments at this school offer a competitive daily rate of up to £115, depending on experience.

The Role:

Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring a focused and productive learning environment
Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and support students in completing set work
Assist with a variety of school duties, including general supervision, lesson cover, and occasional exam invigilation
Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and a calm classroom atmosphere
Adapt confidently to different subjects, timetables, and year groups throughout the school dayWhat the School Is Looking For:

A clear and confident communicator with strong classroom presence
Someone who enjoys working with young people and supports their academic progress
A flexible and reliable individual who can respond positively to new situations
A proactive team player who contributes to a supportive school culture

What the School Can

Offer:

A welcoming and collaborative staff team within a well-resourced school
Access to CPD and training opportunities to develop classroom management and leadership skills
Exposure to a wide range of subjects and year groups—ideal preparation for future teacher training
A supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional development

Why Horizon Teachers?

Over 15 years of experience supporting education professionals across London
High-quality professional development delivered by an experienced former Headteacher
Free safeguarding training as part of the registration process
Clear progression routes into long-term roles and teacher training opportunities

If you’re seeking flexible, day-to-day work and enjoy supporting students across multiple subjects, apply today to join this excellent secondary school in Southwark, South London as a Cover Supervisor.

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As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent