Cover Supervisor Hounslow

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a proactive and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join a vibrant highly supportive secondary school in the London Borough of Hounslow.

This role is ideal for an experienced Cover Supervisor seeking a stable long-term position or a high-caliber graduate looking to gain valuable classroom management experience prior to undertaking a PGCE or Teacher Training programme.

• Inclusive Ethos: A welcoming diverse secondary school committed to high academic standards and pupil personal development.

• Supportive Leadership: Strong senior leadership team providing structured behavior management systems and clear classroom protocols.

• Convenient Transport: Situated in Hounslow with superb transport connections via the Piccadilly Line Overground/National Rail and major bus routes.

• State-of-the-Art Campus: Modern classrooms excellent sports facilities and bright learning environments.

As a Cover Supervisor you will oversee classes across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 during the short-term absence of teaching staff ensuring pupils remain focused safe and productive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-set work provided by subject teachers and guide pupils through learning tasks.

• Maintain a positive orderly classroom environment by implementing the schools behavior and reward policies.

• Assist pupils with understanding instructions and managing their independent study time.

• Collect completed work at the end of lessons and provide feedback to regular class teachers.

• Support departments with administrative duties exam invigilation or small-group support when not required for cover.

• Invaluable Experience: Ideal stepping-stone for aspiring teachers wanting hands-on classroom leadership experience.

• Professional Development: Access to school-wide safeguarding behavior management and SEN training modules.

• Friendly Staff Team: Collaborative working atmosphere with dedicated line management support from the Cover Manager.

• Competitive Daily Rates: Excellent pay structure reflecting experience and commitment.

• Education: Degree educated preferred (or equivalent higher education/HLTA qualification).

• Experience: Prior experience working with young people aged 1116 in a secondary school youth work tutoring sports coaching or educational setting.

• Key Skills: Excellent communication skills high confidence resilience and strong classroom presence.

• Compliance: Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or willingness to process one).

If you are a motivated Cover Supervisor looking for a rewarding role in a supportive Hounslow secondary school please submit your updated CV confidentially for immediate consideration.