Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools - Northampton
Location: Northampton
Start Date: October 2025
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term / Permanent
Salary: Competitive hourly/daily rates (depending on experience)

Are you looking for a rewarding role in education where you can gain valuable classroom experience without needing formal teaching qualifications?
Do you want to support students and contribute to a positive, well-managed learning environment?

We are currently recruiting Cover Supervisors for several welcoming and inclusive secondary schools across Northampton, starting October 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to step into education, offering hands-on experience and development in a school setting.

As a Cover Supervisor, you''ll play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences. You''ll deliver pre-prepared lessons, manage classroom behaviour, and ensure students stay on task.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising lessons across a range of subjects (KS3 and KS4)

• Delivering set lesson plans and ensuring students complete the assigned work

• Managing classroom behaviour calmly and effectively

• Supporting students as needed, maintaining a positive learning environment

• Reporting any issues or concerns to the appropriate staff

• Taking part in school duties such as break supervision and corridor monitoring

• Experience working with young people (in schools, youth work, coaching, tutoring or similar)

• Confident in managing classroom behaviour in a professional and respectful manner

• Able to follow lesson plans and provide clear guidance to students

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and within a school team

• Adaptable to the dynamic nature of school life

• Long-term, consistent work in Northampton secondary schools

• Competitive pay with weekly payments

• Opportunities for CPD and training, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and classroom skills

• Ideal experience for those considering a career in teaching or education support

• Friendly, experienced recruitment team committed to your success

If you''re dependable, motivated, and keen to support the learning and wellbeing of secondary students, we''d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a short cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and interest in the role.

To find out more about our current opportunities, contact our recruitment team today.

Become a valued part of Northampton''s school community - apply now and help shape students'' learning every day!