Cover Supervisor

Long-Term Secondary School Cover Supervisor

• Location: Crawley and surrounding areas

• Position Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Placement

• Salary/Daily Rate: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

• Start Date: ASAP (As Soon As Possible)

Are you looking for a dynamic role in a secondary school that utilises your excellent communication skills and confidence - without requiring a teaching qualification (QTS)? We are seeking enthusiastic, assertive, and reliable individuals to join our team as a Long-Term Cover Supervisor in the Crawley area.

This role offers stability and the opportunity to truly embed yourself within a school community. It is perfect for those considering a career in teaching, recent graduates, or experienced professionals who enjoy working with young people and maintaining a purposeful learning environment.

As a Secondary Cover Supervisor, your primary responsibility is to supervise lessons and manage student behaviour when a regular teacher is absent.
You will not be required to plan lessons or mark work. Your key tasks will include:

• Classroom Supervision: Oversee classes across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (ages 11-18) during teacher absences, ensuring students remain focused and on-task with pre-set work.

• Behaviour Management: Effectively implement the school's behaviour policy, maintaining a positive, orderly atmosphere and dealing with any immediate issues promptly.

• Supporting Learning: Respond to general queries from students regarding their work, helping them access materials and stay engaged (no subject‑specific teaching required).

• Administrative Duties: Register student attendance and leave detailed, accurate notes for the returning teacher regarding lesson progress and behaviour.

• School Ethos: Act as a positive role model, promoting the school's values and maintaining high expectations for all students.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Confidence & Presence: Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to lead a classroom of secondary students.

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with teenagers.

• Relevant
  
  Experience:
  
  Previous experience working with groups of young people (e.g., school settings, youth work, coaching, camp leading).

• Qualifications: A degree is advantageous, particularly for those considering future teacher training, but not essential.

• Traits: Reliability, punctuality, flexibility, and a collaborative approach to working across different schools and subject areas.

• Safeguarding: A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (an enhanced DBS check will be required).

• Stability: The security of a consistent, long-term placement in a supportive secondary school environment.

• Career Stepping Stone: Invaluable classroom experience-ideal preparation for future teacher training (PGCE / SCITT).

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

• Competitive Pay: Attractive daily rates paid weekly.