Cover Supervisor – Secondary School

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Pay: £120 – £140 per day
Contract Type: Full-time | Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Commutable from: Bow, Mile End, Bethnal Green, Whitechapel, Stepney Green, Poplar, Canary Wharf, Stratford, Limehouse, Hackney and surrounding areas.

Long Term Futures is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a well-established secondary school in Tower Hamlets. This full-time opportunity is ideal for someone looking to gain valuable classroom experience or take the next step towards a career in teaching.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee lessons in the absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged with the work provided while maintaining a positive and productive learning environment. You will work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to support students across a range of subjects and year groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during the absence of teaching staff.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure students remain focused on learning activities.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• Support students to complete classwork and answer general questions where appropriate.
• Manage classroom routines effectively to create a calm and purposeful learning environment.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement, behaviour and lesson outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Support the wider school community through break, lunch or intervention duties where required.
• Encourage positive attitudes towards learning and promote high expectations.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and contribute to the wellbeing of all students.

Essential Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working with young people in a school, tuition, coaching, mentoring or youth work setting.
• Confident managing groups of secondary-aged students.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and adaptable in a busy school environment.
• A proactive and organised approach to supporting learning.
• A genuine interest in education and helping young people succeed.
• Graduates considering a future career in teaching are encouraged to apply.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What Long Term Futures Offers

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions.
• Access to CPD, safeguarding and behaviour management training.
• Straightforward registration and compliance process.
• Opportunities across mainstream schools, specialist settings and SEND provisions throughout London.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking to build your experience within education and thrive in a dynamic secondary school environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV. Successful applicants will be contacted for an initial discussion before completing safeguarding and compliance checks and attending a paid trial or interview.

By applying for this role, you consent to Long Term Futures storing your personal data for recruitment purposes. Your information will never be shared with third parties without your consent, except where necessary to secure employment.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and safer recruitment procedures.