Cover Supervisor - Secondary School - Northampton
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Salary: Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience
Ready to take the next step in education?
Are you confident working with young people and looking for an opportunity to gain valuable experience within a secondary school in Northampton?
We are currently working with a supportive and welcoming secondary school in Northampton that is looking to appoint a reliable, confident, and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor for an immediate start.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to develop their classroom management, behaviour management, and student engagement skills within a secondary school environment.
The position could be particularly well suited to graduates, Teaching Assistants, sports coaches, youth workers, mentors, tutors, or aspiring teachers looking to gain further experience in education.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes when the usual teacher is unavailable. Lessons will be pre-planned and resources provided, allowing you to focus on maintaining a positive learning environment and ensuring students remain engaged and on task.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise KS3 and KS4 classes across a variety of subjects
Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students complete the required work
Establish a calm, purposeful, and positive classroom environment
Set clear expectations and manage behaviour consistently
Provide appropriate support and guidance to students during lessons
Monitor student engagement and address any issues that arise
Communicate relevant feedback and concerns to teaching staff
Support with break, lunch, corridor, and other general school duties when required
Build positive and professional relationships with students and colleagues
Act as a responsible and positive role model within the school
Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced in working with children or young people through education, coaching, mentoring, youth work, care, or a similar setting
Confident taking responsibility for a classroom
Calm, patient, and consistent when managing behaviour
A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Reliable, organised, and able to adapt to different situations
Professional and confident when working with secondary-aged students
Passionate about helping young people succeed
Able to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
Previous experience working in a school is desirable but not essential
What's on Offer?
Immediate start available
Full-time, long-term opportunity within a Northampton secondary school
Competitive daily rates of pay
Weekly pay
Potential for temp-to-permanent progression
Free CPD and professional development opportunities, including safeguarding, SEND, and behaviour management
Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant
Valuable classroom experience across KS3 and KS4
Opportunities to develop your education career
Potential pathway into teacher training for aspiring teachers
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a secondary school while developing the skills needed to progress within education.
Whether you're an aspiring teacher, recent graduate, experienced Teaching Assistant, sports coach, youth worker, or simply someone who enjoys working with young people, a Cover Supervisor role can provide valuable experience in classroom management, student engagement, behaviour strategies, and learning support.
Apply Today
If you're confident, reliable, and passionate about supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this Cover Supervisor opportunity in Northampton, with an ASAP start available.
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