Cover Supervisor

Location: Westminster, Central London
Job Type: Full-Time / Day-to-Day / Long-Term Supply
Salary: £90 – £100 per day
Start Date: September 2026

Choice Teachers are working with a number of secondary schools across Westminster who are looking for reliable and confident Cover Supervisors to support with day-to-day and long-term cover.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous classroom experience, or someone considering a career in teaching, to gain valuable experience working across a range of secondary school settings.

The successful Cover Supervisor will supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, deliver pre-set work and ensure students remain focused and engaged throughout the lesson.

About the Role

The successful Cover Supervisor will:

• Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4
• Deliver pre-set lesson plans in the absence of the class teacher
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Ensure students remain engaged and complete the work provided
• Support pupils who may require additional guidance during lessons
• Adapt quickly to different subjects, year groups and school environments
• Provide feedback to teaching staff at the end of lessons
• Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have previous experience working with children or young people
• Be confident managing a secondary school classroom
• Have strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Be reliable, adaptable and professional
• Be comfortable working across a range of subjects
• Have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one

Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Youth Worker or Sports Coach would be beneficial, although strong transferable experience will also be considered.

Why Work with Choice Teachers?

• £90 – £100 per day
• Flexible day-to-day and long-term opportunities
• Cover Supervisor and classroom management training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across a wide range of London secondary schools
• Weekly Umbrella or monthly PAYE payment options

Easily Commutable From

Westminster, Victoria, Pimlico, Paddington, Marylebone, Maida Vale, St John’s Wood, Camden, Chelsea, Fulham and surrounding Central London areas.

Not quite the right fit?
If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for, but you're a teacher or school support staff member seeking work, we may still be able to help. Choice Teachers work with a wide range of schools across London.

Contact information

Tyler Humphrey