Unqualified Drama Teacher

Cover Supervisor – Bring Your Energy Into the Classroom
Waltham Forest
Full-time | September
Secondary School

Are you someone who thrives on variety, enjoys working with young people, and isn’t afraid to think on your feet?

We’re working with a vibrant secondary school in Waltham Forest looking for a confident, creative Cover Supervisor to step into the classroom and keep learning moving when teachers are away.

This isn’t your typical desk job. One minute you could be supporting a Year 7 English class, the next guiding a lively KS4 group through set work. If you’re adaptable, engaging, and bring a positive presence, you’ll fit right in.

• Supervising classes across KS3–KS4, ensuring students stay on task with pre-set work
• Managing classroom behaviour using a calm, confident, and consistent approach
• Creating a positive, engaging environment where students feel supported
• Thinking creatively to keep students motivated and focused
• Building strong relationships with staff and pupils alike

• A naturally creative and proactive personality
• Strong behaviour management or confidence leading groups
• Excellent communication skills and classroom presence
• Experience working with young people, education experience is a bonus
• Someone who’s adaptable, resilient, and enjoys a fast-paced environment

• Perfect for aspiring teachers, creatives, or graduates exploring education
• A great way to build classroom experience in a supportive school
• Every day is different, no two lessons are the same
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on students’ learning and confidence

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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