Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor Area: Ilford, East London Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Flexible Supply / Long-Term Contract Salary: £14.25 - £18.00 per hour Working Hours: Flexible, Term Time Only Brief description: Start work as a…

Pay rate £95 – £110/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 16 October 2026

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Cover Supervisor

Area: Ilford, East London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Flexible Supply / Long-Term Contract
Salary: £14.25 - £18.00 per hour
Working Hours: Flexible, Term Time Only

Brief description:
Start work as a Cover Supervisor. Ideal for graduates, teaching assistants, sports coaches, youth workers, tutors or those exploring a future career in education with flexible working opportunities.

About the school:
Based in schools around Ilford, well-regarded secondary schools committed to ensuring students achieve their full academic potential within a calm, supportive and ambitious learning environment. Promotes high expectations for both behaviour with a strong focus on student wellbeing, inclusion and personal development.

About the role:
Prospero Teaching are seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work within a secondary school setting. This role is perfect for individuals looking for flexibility while gaining valuable classroom experience.

You will supervise lessons in the absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged with learning and are able to complete set work in a focused and productive atmosphere.

Previous experience in education is beneficial but not essential. Successful candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds including teaching assistance, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, tutoring, childcare, customer service, the armed forces, performing arts, or other roles involving leadership and working with young people.

We're looking for a dedicated candidate to:

Supervise whole classes during teacher absences
Manage classroom behaviour effectively
Deliver pre-planned lesson activities
Support students in completing set work
Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Adapt confidently to different subjects and year groups
Maintain a safe and productive learning environmentRequirements -

The ideal candidate would have:

Experience working with young people, either in schools or other settings
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence managing groups of students
A flexible and proactive approach to work
Excellent organisational skills
The ability to remain calm under pressure
A genuine interest in education and supporting student developmentOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people

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