Cover Supervisor

We are seeking a confident and motivated Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming and high-achieving secondary school in Harrow . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is keen to play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning across the school. As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-prepared lessons to classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain focused, engaged, and supported throughout. You will uphold the school’s behaviour and safeguarding standards while fostering a positive, respectful learning environment. Key Responsibilities: • Supervise whole classes during teacher absences, ensuring learning continues effectively. • Manage classroom behaviour and encourage active participation. • Follow lesson plans and maintain accurate records of student work and progress. • Provide feedback to teaching staff and support the wider school team where needed. The ideal candidate will: • Have experience working with young people, ideally within a school environment. • Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills. • Be confident, calm under pressure, and able to motivate students. • Be flexible, reliable, and professional at all times. • Hold a degree or equivalent qualification (desirable but not essential). This position is ideal for graduates considering a future in teaching or for those looking to gain valuable classroom experience in a supportive and well-resourced school. Key Details: • Location: Harrow • Role: Cover Supervisor • Contract: Full-time / Long-term or Day-to-day cover • Start: Immediate or ASAP If you’re enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to inspire the next generation, apply now to join a dedicated and forward-thinking school community in Harrow. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.