Cover Supervisor

£80-£120 a day – dependent on experience
Start: Immediate

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring learning continues smoothly and behaviour is well managed. You will typically be responsible for groups of 25–30 students.

All lessons are already planned, and there is no marking required — your role is to deliver the lesson as instructed, maintain structure, and ensure pupils remain engaged and on task throughout the day.

• Supervise whole classes across a range of subjects in the absence of teachers
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure students understand tasks set
• Maintain strong classroom behaviour and manage larger groups effectively
• Support students to stay focused, engaged, and working independently
• Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding guidance
• Record attendance and report behaviour concerns or progress to staff
• Provide a calm, consistent, and professional presence in school
• Adapt confidently to different classrooms and year groups as needed

• Must be aged 21 or over
• Hold a degree or equivalent qualification (any subject)
• Confident managing larger groups of pupils (25–30 students)
• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults (paid or voluntary)
• Basic understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training provided by HEdR)
• Strong communication skills and a confident, engaging presence
• Professional, reliable, punctual, and adaptable
• Available 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only), for at least 3 days per week
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through HEdR)
• Proof of right to work in the UK

All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview and complete a full vetting process, including an Enhanced DBS for the Child Workforce. If you do not currently hold one, HEdR can support you with obtaining a DBS at a cost of £58.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your education career, apply today through HEdR.
Important: All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
HEdR is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability.
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HEdR is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We follow Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and all relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.