At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and deliver pre-planned lessons while managing classroom behaviour.
- Company: Opogo Education, a forward-thinking education provider in East London.
- Benefits: Flexible supply work, higher pay rates, and access to free CPD courses.
- Other info: Join a supportive team reshaping the education sector for the better.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Degree-educated with experience in tutoring or working with young learners.
The predicted salary is between 30600 - 37400 £ per year.
If you’re degree-educated, have GCSE/A-level tutor experience or have worked in schools, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools in Newham and other East London boroughs including Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest and Redbridge.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
- Supervise and deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
- Manage classroom behaviour and set clear expectations for students.
- Support and guide pupils to engage with the pre-set work and reach their potential.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience working with KS3, KS4, or KS5 learners (this can include non-school-based roles like youth mentoring, coaching, or leading clubs).
- Confident classroom management skills and effective behaviour strategies.
- Resilience, adaptability, and reliability in diverse school environments.
- A genuine passion for education and helping students succeed.
- Previous UK work experience in a school or educational setting.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment while enjoying the flexibility of supply work.
Our benefits include:
- Easy-to-use mobile app: set your availability and pay rates from our mobile app and let the jobs come to you.
- Higher rates: our tech-led approach allows us to reduce costs for schools and pay our educators more than traditional agencies.
- One-click timesheets: approve your timesheets once a week all through the mobile app.
- Smart match: we match you with the most suitable jobs so that schools can easily find you and send you opportunities.
- Social enterprise: we reinvest our profits back into the education sector to support you.
- Access hundreds of CPD-certified courses for free through our Learn platform.
Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2025 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures. Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
Cover Supervisor employer: Opogo Education
Opogo Education is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where flexibility meets meaningful engagement in education. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive team culture, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while making a positive impact in diverse East London schools. The opportunity to work across various locations enhances the experience, making it a rewarding choice for those passionate about shaping young minds.
