Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor - Hackney - September 2026 Start

Cover Supervisor
Location: Hackney, London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term
Salary: Competitive daily rate - dependent on experience

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming secondary school in Hackney from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced Cover Supervisors looking to gain valuable classroom experience within a supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will supervise lessons across a range of subjects, ensuring students remain engaged with the work set by teaching staff while maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure students remain on task.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school''s behaviour policy.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding lesson outcomes.
• Support students in their learning and promote a positive classroom environment.

• Previous experience working with young people in a school or educational setting is desirable.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• A confident, adaptable and professional approach.
• A degree is desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

• Competitive daily rates of pay, dependent on experience.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• Access to a variety of long-term and permanent opportunities.
• Free CPD and safeguarding training.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor looking to gain valuable school-based experience in a well-regarded secondary school in Hackney from September 2026.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV today. A member of the Prospero Teaching team will be in touch to discuss the role further.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business and employment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding, compliance and enhanced DBS checks.

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