Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor - Internal post at a local Secondary School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Are you a confident and adaptable cover supervisor? Perhaps you're a recent graduate thinking about a career in education and…

Pay rate £95 – £140/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 13 October 2026

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Cover Supervisor - Internal post at a local Secondary School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Are you a confident and adaptable cover supervisor? Perhaps you're a recent graduate thinking about a career in education and looking for a role that offers support and training?

Tradewind works in partnership with a large, supportive secondary academy in Hemel Hempstead, Hertforshire as a preferred supplier who is looking to appoint 3x Cover Supervisors on short term temp to permanent contracts! We are looking for Cover Supervisors to join the team and support the school with sickness, course and trip cover. The work includes covering a range of lessons (work is set by the class teacher) to cover staff sickness and absence throughout the year. Behaviour across the school is good, and there are opportunities to progress into teacher training for those who perform well.

Roles are available to start now and throughout the academic year and the school are open to full or part time (3 day minimum p/week) The school offers expereinced mentors, supportive SLT and a change to be a part of a school currently in the middle of a transition to Good.

We welcome applications from confident individuals with experience working with children or young people in other settings, such as sports coaching, youth work, tutoring or childcare.

Applicants must live within commuting distance of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire and be available to work 8:30am to 3:30pm.

The Role:

Deliver planned lessons in the teacher's absence
Manage behaviour in the classroom and around the school, maintaining a positive learning environment
Support pupils with their learning and answer general questions
Monitor and report back on pupil progress and classroom activityAbout You:

Experience working with children or young people (ideally in tutoring, school or youth work settings)
Calm, confident and able to manage classroom behaviour effectively
Flexible and able to adapt to different subjects and classrooms
A genuine interest in education and supporting young people
A degree or Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essentialWhat We Offer:

A competitive daily rate in line with the school's pay structure
Training and CPD, including behaviour management and safeguarding
Support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities to progress into teacher training or long-term school rolesIf you would like to make a positive difference in local schools, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply online or call the Tradewind office on (phone number removed) to find out more

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