Cover Supervisor

Looking for a role where no two days are the same?

If you're confident, adaptable and enjoy working with young people, becoming a Cover Supervisor could be the perfect next step. Whether you're considering a future career in teaching or already have experience working with secondary-aged students, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while making a real impact.

We're working with welcoming and well-supported Secondary Schools across Harrow who are looking for reliable Cover Supervisors to join their teams. You'll play a key role in keeping learning on track when teachers are absent, ensuring students stay engaged and classrooms remain positive learning environments.

What you'll be doing:

• Supervising classes using pre-prepared lesson plans in the teacher's absence
• Managing classroom behaviour and creating a positive learning environment
• Supporting students with their learning and answering questions where appropriate
• Ensuring pupils remain focused and complete the work set
• Reporting back to teaching staff on student progress, behaviour and lesson outcomes
• Building positive relationships with students and becoming a valued member of the school community

What we're looking for:

• Confidence leading a classroom and engaging with secondary-aged students
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A calm, resilient and professional approach
• The ability to think on your feet and adapt to different subjects and year groups
• Experience working with young people in schools, coaching, youth work or similar settings is desirable but not essential
• Graduates and aspiring teachers are encouraged to apply

Why work with Protocol Education?

We keep things simple. Honest conversations, clear communication and opportunities that genuinely fit what you're looking for.

You'll get:

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local placements
• A referral scheme that genuinely rewards you

Have you completed Thrive training? If not, ask us about our FREE Thrive training . It's a brilliant way to build your classroom confidence, strengthen your behaviour management skills and make your CV stand out to schools.

If you're ready to gain valuable classroom experience while making a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to View email address on protocol-education.com and let's chat about your next opportunity.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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