Secondary Cover Supervisor

6 days ago


London, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School, Hackney Location: Hackney, East London Pay: Pay to scale (depending on experience) Contract: Flexible – Full-time or Part-time, Short-term or Long-term Start: ASAP or after noticeAre you confident, approachable, and ready to bring positive energy into the classroom? A welcoming secondary school in Hackney is looking for a Cover Supervisor who can keep lessons running smoothly and support students when teachers are absent.This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy variety, want to gain school-based experience, or are considering a future career in teaching. You don’t need to be a qualified teacher—just someone who is calm, confident, and comfortable leading a classroom.What You’ll Be Doing You will be the reliable presence ensuring lessons stay on track, including: Delivering pre-set lesson plans across a range of subjects Supporting students to remain focused, engaged, and ready to learn Managing behaviour in a calm, consistent, and positive way Building strong rapport with students across the school Assisting departments during quieter periods, including basic admin tasks Remaining flexible and confident moving between classes throughout the day No planning. No marking. Just real, hands-on classroom experience and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.About the School This secondary school in Hackney is friendly, well-organised, and highly supportive of cover staff. The team values reliability, positivity, and a proactive attitude.Expect: A supportive and efficient Cover Manager Clear routines and systems that help the day run smoothly Students who respond well to structure and consistency A positive and inclusive staffroom culture What You Need Teaching qualifications are not required — just: Experience working with young people (in schools or similar environments) Strong behaviour management and a calm, steady presence Confidence speaking to groups Effective communication and teamwork skills Flexibility and willingness to cover different year groups and subjects This is an excellent stepping stone for anyone considering a career in teaching.Why Join Protocol Education? Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies FREE access to our online CPD Academy Personalised support from a dedicated, local consultant Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions Streamlined registration and consistent, local bookings Referral scheme – earn rewards when you refer a friend Apply today or contact us to discuss new opportunities in Hackney.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.



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