Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Medway & Swale | Secondary Schools | £110–£160 Per Day Cover Supervisor Jobs | Gillingham | Chatham | Rochester | Strood | Sittingbourne | Sheerness Are you looking for Cover Supervisor jobs in Medway…

Pay rate £110 – £160/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 8 October 2026

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Cover Supervisor – Medway & Swale | Secondary Schools | £110–£160 Per Day

Cover Supervisor Jobs | Gillingham | Chatham | Rochester | Strood | Sittingbourne | Sheerness

Are you looking for Cover Supervisor jobs in Medway or Swale?

R&A Education is recruiting confident, reliable and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work with secondary schools across Medway, Swale and surrounding Kent areas.

We have opportunities available across Gillingham, Chatham, Rainham, Rochester, Strood, Sittingbourne, Sheerness and nearby areas, with flexible daily supply, short-term and longer-term placements available.

You do not need QTS to apply.

If you have experience working with young people and can confidently manage a classroom, follow pre-prepared lesson plans and maintain a positive learning environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

* £110–£160 per day

* Flexible work from 1–5 days per week

* Daily supply, short-term and long-term opportunities

* Opportunities across KS3 and KS4

* Secondary school placements across Medway and Swale

* Weekly PAYE pay with no hidden deductions

* Free CPD and ongoing professional development

* A dedicated local consultant with 16+ years of education recruitment experience

* Access to a growing network of trusted secondary schools

* Local support from a genuinely independent education recruitment agency

* Opportunities to build your experience and progress within education

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from people who have:

* Experience working in a secondary school or education setting

* Confidence managing a classroom independently

* Strong behaviour management skills

* The ability to follow and deliver pre-prepared lesson plans

* A reliable, professional and adaptable approach

* Experience supporting KS3 and/or KS4 students

* A genuine interest in helping young people succeed

Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, HLTA, Learning Support Assistant, Tutor, Graduate, Unqualified Teacher or Teacher is highly desirable.

An Enhanced DBS is preferred, although we can discuss the process with suitable applicants who do not currently have one.

Why Work With R&A Education?

We're a local education recruitment agency supporting schools across Medway, Swale and Kent.

We don't believe candidates should simply be sent wherever there is a vacancy.

We take the time to understand your experience, availability, preferred locations and career goals, then match you with schools and roles that are right for you.

Whether you're looking for one day a week, regular supply work or a longer-term opportunity, we'll work with you to find the right fit.

Areas We Cover

Medway: Gillingham, Chatham, Rainham, Rochester, Strood and surrounding areas.

Swale: Sittingbourne, Sheerness, Faversham, Teynham and surrounding areas.

We also support schools across wider Kent where suitable opportunities are available.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a Cover Supervisor job in Medway or Swale, we'd love to hear from you.

You may currently be working as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, HLTA, Learning Support Assistant, Tutor, Graduate, Unqualified Teacher or Teacher — if you have the classroom confidence and experience we're looking for, get in touch.

Apply today and speak directly with your local R&A Education consultant.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Long-term

Salary: £110.00–£160.00 per day

Licence/Certification: Enhanced DBS preferred

Work Location: Medway, Swale and surrounding Kent areas

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