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COVER SUPERVISOR

  • Location:

    Redbridge

  • Sector:

    Secondary Support

  • Job type:

    Long-Term Contracts

  • Salary:

    £20985 - £24560 per annum + depending on experience.

  • Contact:

    Wayne McErlane

  • Contact email:

    wayne@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    RE25RCDS_1757068948

  • Published:

    about 9 hours ago

  • Duration:

    Ongoing

  • Expiry date:

    2025-10-05

  • Start date:

    15/09/2025

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

COVER SUPERVISOR POST IN TOP REDBRIDGE SCHOOL

Outstanding secondary comprehensive school based in Redbridge, are looking for an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor for a full-time Cover Supervisor post

  • Redbridge, East London
  • September 2025- start date
  • Full time Cover Supervisor post
  • Fantastic staff team
  • Extremely forward-thinking school.

ABOUT THE COVER SUPERVISOR POST:

  • As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-set lesson plans to secondary aged students
  • The requirements for Cover Supervisor work are daily cover work, in short term or long term assignments.
  • This is a great way to obtain valuable classroom experience prior to any teaching qualification you may wish to explore.

The Cover Supervisor role includes supervising whole classes during the absence of the class teacher, responding to questions, assisting pupils in undertaking set activities and maintaining order. Work is set for the class being covered. The cover supervisor must deal with any immediate problems or emergencies and manage behaviour by following the school's behaviour policy. The cover supervisor then reports back on the behaviour of pupils during the class, and any issues arising.

When not covering classes, Cover Supervisors may be utilised as a Teaching Assistant within school, so you can observe how qualified teachers plan and deliver lessons. You may also get the opportunity to support students on a 1:1 and small group basis.

The school are seeking a suitably experienced qualified, enthusiastic and motivated candidate who is looking to work within a good secondary school, coupled with a genuine desire to make a difference to the lives of young people.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL - COVER SUPERVISOR POST:

This is a high performing school, rated as 'Outstanding' in their last Ofsted Inspection. The school is rated very highly for progress and over 80% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Within the local area, this school is considered to be one the highest performing.

This is a school where teachers' teach. The school is well-organised and staff feel well supported internal promotion is a regular occurrence, a school who has fantastic internal support and a celebrated and effective leadership team who are highly effective. It's a great place to work for teachers and a chance to thrive for ambitious individuals.

ABOUT YOU :: COVER SUPERVISOR POST:

A successful Cover Supervisor has a positive. outgoing personality, with excellent communication skills and solid presence in the classroom. The ability to be flexible and highly reliable are key aspects to this role.

WHY APPLY TO THIS SCHOOL - COVER SUPERVISOR POST:

  • Oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with over 400 students in the Sixth Form and excellent modern facilities to support learning.
  • Work with a collaborative, forward thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
  • Strong vision of success and achievement supported by an excellent continuing professional development programme for all staff.
  • Medical and well-being support for all staff (at no cost to the member of staff)
  • An ambitious and supportive multicultural community that keeps our child-centred philosophy at the heart of everything that we do.
  • Highly regarded for outstanding pupil behaviour and purposeful learning environment.
  • Committed to the very highest standards of student care and achievement and seek outstanding staff who wish to be part of our success.
  • Continued Professional Learning programme for all staff
  • Opportunities are available for suitable candidates to complete a TA Apprenticeship

Please apply for this Cover Supervisor post right away!

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%