DN17 Cover Supervisor

Secondary Cover Supervisor – DN16 – September 2026

A secondary school in DN16 is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join their team from September 2026.
The role involves stepping into classes when a teacher is absent and supervising students while they complete work that has already been prepared for them. You will not be expected to plan lessons. Instead, your responsibility is to ensure pupils understand the tasks they have been given, remain engaged with their learning and follow the school’s behaviour expectations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Confidence managing groups of secondary-aged students
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A reliable and professional approach
• Ability to follow instructions and lesson plans
• Comfortable working independently within a classroom
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

We actively encourage applications from candidates with transferable experience. This includes people from support work, childcare, social work, sports coaching, healthcare, youth work, mentoring, care and other people-focused backgrounds.
You do not necessarily need previous school experience if you can demonstrate the right skills and experience working with young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lessons where the usual teacher is absent
• Follow the lesson plan and instructions provided
• Keep students focused and engaged
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment
• Report concerns or incidents to the relevant school staff
• Move between different classrooms and subject areas as required

Benefits

• September 2026 start
• Full-time and long-term opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• Training and support available
• Access to a wide range of secondary school opportunities
• Valuable experience working within education
• Opportunities for regular and ongoing work
• A great route into education for candidates from transferable backgrounds

Cover Supervision is a great option for anyone who enjoys working with young people but doesn’t necessarily have a teaching qualification or classroom background.
Whether your experience is in support work, childcare, social work, sports coaching, healthcare, youth work or another transferable area, we’d be keen to speak to you.
Contact Provide Education today to find out more about the DN16 role and our September opportunities.

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