Cover Supervisor

Start Date: September 2026 Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity
Requirements: Strong communication skills genuine interest in supporting secondary school students

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Brentwood is seeking a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join their supportive team. This role would be particularly well suited to a Graduate Teaching Assistant Learning Support Assistant or aspiring teacher looking to gain valuable hands-on experience working with young people in a secondary school environment.

As a Cover Supervisor in Brentwood you will:

• Supervise classes across a range of subjects in the absence of the regular classroom teacher
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students remain engaged with their learning
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a calm positive learning environment
• Support students in completing assigned work and encourage them to work independently
• Establish positive and professional relationships with students
• Follow school policies and procedures relating to behaviour safeguarding and student welfare
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on students engagement behaviour and progress
• Work closely with teachers pastoral staff and the wider school team
• Support the smooth running of the school day and contribute to a positive school culture

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and wants to gain meaningful experience working within a secondary school setting.

Working as a Cover Supervisor provides valuable experience for graduates considering future careers in:

• Secondary Teaching and teacher training
• Education
• Educational Psychology
• Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Child and adolescent mental health
• Behavioural or pastoral support
• Youth work

You will gain first-hand experience of classroom management student behaviour lesson delivery and the wider pastoral and academic needs of young people.

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Educated to degree level ideally with a 2:1 or First Class degree although relevant experience will also be considered
• Confident and comfortable working with secondary school students
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Calm resilient and able to manage classroom behaviour effectively
• Organised reliable and able to follow lesson plans and instructions
• Passionate about helping young people succeed academically and personally
• Able to build positive and professional relationships with students
• Proactive adaptable and confident working across different subjects and year groups
• Interested in pursuing a long-term career within education

If youre looking to take the next step in your career and gain valuable experience as a Cover Supervisor in Brentwood apply today with your updated CV.

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