Cover Supervisor

Watford, Hertfordshire · £90 – £120/day · Temporary · Posted 16 October 2026

Prospero Teaching is looking for Cover Supervisors and Supply Teachers to work in secondary schools across Watford. We offer flexible day-to-day and longer-term opportunities, with an ASAP start. We are looking for…

Pay rate £90 – £120/day
Job type Temporary
Location Watford, Hertfordshire
Posted 16 October 2026

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Prospero Teaching is looking for Cover Supervisors and Supply Teachers to work in secondary schools across Watford. We offer flexible day-to-day and longer-term opportunities, with an ASAP start. We are looking for reliable candidates who are confident managing classroom behaviour and supporting students in a secondary school setting.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
Location - Watford
Position - Cover Supervisor / Supply Teacher
Type of work - Day-to-day and longer-term supply cover
Start date - ASAP
Duration - Ongoing, with potential for long-term work
Contract type - Temporary
Full time/part time - Full-time and part-time opportunities
Rate of pay - GBP95-GBP110 per day for Cover Supervisors; teacher rates depend on experience and the role
Hours - 8:30am-4:00pm (may vary depending on the school)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Previous school experience is desirable
Confident managing classroom behaviour and maintaining discipline
Able to confidently manage a class of secondary school students
Supply Teachers must hold QTS, QTLS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold the Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child workforce DBS certificate registered with the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one
Provide a minimum of two professional references covering the last 24 months

OTHER INFORMATION
If you would like to be considered for these roles, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.
Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business and education recruitment agency in relation to these vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to register with Prospero Teaching and complete all necessary safeguarding and vetting checks.

WHAT PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER YOU
Free, accredited CPD courses, including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management
Access to our in-house Training and Development Team

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