Cover Supervisor

Company: Prospero Teaching
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Location: Bushey
Job Description:

Cover Supervisor

Bushey, Hertfordshire | £(Apply online only) per day, depending on relevant experience

Full-time, long-term temporary; Monday to Friday, term time

Start date and exact working hours to be agreed before placement.

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Cover Supervisor in Bushey to supervise secondary classes when their usual teacher is absent. You will deliver the instructions for pre-set work, maintain a productive classroom and help pupils stay on task. This role suits someone with strong experience working with young people who can manage a classroom calmly and confidently.

Your responsibilities

  • Supervise classes across Key Stages 3 and 4, following the work provided.
  • Take registers and explain tasks clearly so pupils can begin promptly.
  • Apply the school’s behaviour policy consistently and seek support when needed.
  • Respond to questions about instructions and encourage independent working.
  • Leave clear feedback on completed work, engagement and any concerns.

What you will need

  • Experience supervising or supporting groups of secondary-age young people.
  • Confidence managing classroom behaviour and communicating expectations.
  • Good literacy, numeracy and organisation; QTS is not required for this role.Previous cover supervision, teaching assistant, tutoring or school-based coaching experience is useful. A degree is desirable where relevant, but practical experience matters.

The role provides broad secondary classroom experience. Lesson planning and teacher assessment responsibilities are not part of the proposed cover brief

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Posted: October 9th, 2026