Cover Supervisor Unqualified Teacher Tutor

Cover Supervisor / Unqualified Teacher – Permanent

Location:

Swanley, Kent, UK

Salary: £24,066 to £36,718 per annum

As a Cover Supervisor you will supervise lessons across a range of subjects during the short‑term absence of staff, deliver pre‑planned learning, maintain high expectations for behaviour and ensure students remain engaged and on track. You will quickly become a trusted member of the school community, building positive relationships with students and colleagues while contributing to wider school initiatives. When not covering lessons you will work alongside departments and pastoral teams to support intervention programmes, student development and other school initiatives.

• Supervise lessons across a range of subjects during teacher absences.
• Deliver pre‑planned learning plans.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and keep students engaged.
• Support department and pastoral teams with intervention programmes.
• Contribute to wider school initiatives.

• Previous experience working with children or young people in a school, tutoring, coaching or a similar educational environment.
• Confidence and presence to lead a classroom.
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining high expectations.
• Clear and professional communication.
• Calm, resilient and solution‑focused approach to challenges.
• Consistent and positive management of behaviour.
• Passion for helping young people succeed and a desire to develop a long‑term career in education.

• Experienced Cover Supervisors
• Unqualified Teachers
• Tutors
• Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs)
• Behaviour or Learning Mentors
• Teaching Assistants ready for the next step
• Sports Coaches or Youth Workers with experience leading groups of young people
• Graduates considering a career in teaching

The school has recently moved into a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art campus. You will join a supportive, ambitious team where professional development is genuinely encouraged, ideas are welcomed and talented individuals are given the opportunity to progress their careers. This is far more than a classroom cover role – it’s an integral part of a school community that believes in high expectations, positive relationships and helping every young person achieve their potential.

This is a permanent position subject to successful completion of pre‑employment safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.