At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise classes and keep students engaged when teachers are absent.
- Company: Teach Now, a supportive recruitment agency for education professionals.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, dedicated consultant support, and access to CPD training.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and a chance to inspire the next generation.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience in education.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and strong classroom management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30600 - 37400 £ per year.
Location: Enfield, London
Salary: £95–£130 per day
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start Date: 8 September 2026
Teach Now is recruiting a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor for a secondary school in Enfield from September 2026. As a Cover Supervisor, you will take responsibility for classes when the usual teacher is absent, ensuring pupils remain focused and complete work that has already been set. You are not expected to plan lessons or undertake the full responsibilities of a qualified teacher – your focus is classroom management, clear communication and maintaining productive learning. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, graduate, sports coach, youth worker or aspiring teacher who is comfortable working with secondary-age pupils.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4, with possible KS5 cover
- Deliver pre-prepared lesson instructions and ensure pupils remain on task
- Establish clear expectations at the beginning of each lesson
- Manage behaviour confidently and consistently in line with school policy
- Respond appropriately to questions about the work set
- Record attendance and report relevant issues to teaching or pastoral staff
- Support pupils who need additional clarification or encouragement
- Carry out additional supervision or departmental duties when required
- Maintain safeguarding and health-and-safety expectations at all times
Requirements
- Previous experience working with young people, ideally within a secondary-school environment
- Strong classroom presence and behaviour-management skills
- Confidence communicating with groups of pupils aged 11–18
- Good organisation, reliability and professional judgement
- The ability to follow lesson plans and school procedures
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
- Right to work in the UK
- Satisfactory recent references
- Experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, tutor, instructor, sports coach, youth worker or trainee teacher would be particularly relevant
Why work via Teach Now?
- Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
- Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
- Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
- Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
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