Cover Supervisor

Location: Finsbury Park, North London
Job Type: Flexible / Part-Time / Full Days / Part Days
Salary: Up to £90 per full day – pro rata for shorter shifts
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing

Choice Teachers are currently working with secondary schools in and around Finsbury Park who are looking for confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to provide flexible classroom cover.

We have a mixture of work available, including full school days, morning or afternoon cover, part-day bookings and shorter shifts of just a few hours. This makes the role ideal for candidates looking for flexible work that can fit around other commitments.

We also receive a high number of same-day bookings, so candidates who are available to take morning calls and work at short notice are particularly encouraged to apply.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Graduate, Unqualified Teacher, Classroom Supervisor, Tutor, Sports Coach or Youth Worker who is confident working with secondary-aged students.

About the Cover Supervisor Role

• Supervise KS3 and KS4 classes during teacher absence
• Deliver pre-planned work set by the classroom teacher
• Keep students engaged, focused and on task
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively
• Follow the school's behaviour and safeguarding procedures
• Provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons
• Work across different subjects depending on school requirements
• Accept bookings ranging from a few hours to full school days

Flexible Working Available

We regularly have:

• Full-day Cover Supervisor bookings
• Morning-only shifts
• Afternoon-only shifts
• Half-day and part-day work
• Shorter shifts of a couple of hours
• Same-day morning cover
• Pre-booked and ongoing Cover Supervisor placements

You can let us know your availability and the type of work you are interested in.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with young people
• Ideally have experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Classroom Supervisor, Tutor, Sports Coach, Youth Worker or similar
• Be confident managing groups of secondary-aged students
• Have strong behaviour management skills
• Be reliable, punctual and professional
• Be comfortable following pre-set lesson plans
• Be flexible and able to take morning calls for same-day work where possible
• Have a genuine interest in education and supporting young people

Previous Cover Supervisor experience is desirable but not essential for candidates with strong transferable experience working with young people.

Why Work with Choice Teachers?

• £90 per full day, with shorter bookings paid pro rata
• Choose work around your availability
• Full days, half days and shorter shifts available
• Regular work across North London
• Day-to-day and longer-term opportunities
• Cover Supervisor and classroom management training available
• Excellent experience for graduates considering teaching
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements

Easily Commutable From:

Finsbury Park, Highbury, Holloway, Archway, Islington, Manor House, Crouch End, Camden and surrounding areas.

Not quite the right fit?

If this role isn't quite what you're looking for, but you're interested in flexible work within schools, we may still be able to help. Choice Teachers work with a wide range of schools across London.

Contact information

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