Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Cover Supervisor Location: Colchester, Essex Salary/Rate: £130 - £160 per day (depending on experience and school) Contract Type: Temporary / Day-to-day / Possibility of permanent route Start Date: ASAP / as soon as possible Hours: Full-time or part-time; mainly term-time only in a secondary school setting Key Responsibilities: Supervise whole classes during the absence of the regular teacher and ensure continuity of learning. Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials, respond to student questions about processes or tasks. Manage classroom behaviour, maintain a safe and productive learning environment. Collect completed work, report on any behaviour or learning issues back to teachers/school. When not covering lessons, support other school administrative or supervision tasks as directed. Person Specification / Required Skills & Experience: A passion for working with young people and an ability to engage and motivate. Strong behaviour management skills and confidence in leading a classroom. Good communication and organisational skills; the ability to adapt to different classes and age groups. Minimum educational requirements: often GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent). Degree level sometimes preferred. Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain) and relevant safer recruitment checks. Why This Role / What's On Offer: Competitive daily rates for cover work in Colchester and surrounding area. Flexibility: temp/day-to-day opportunities which can suit varied schedules. Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience-ideal for those considering a teaching career or wanting variety. Support from agencies or schools in place (training, CPD, induction) in some roles

Location: Colchester, Essex, GB

Posted Date: 11/3/2025