Job title: Cover Supervisor
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Non-Class Based
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Wembley, Brent
Job published: 02-09-2026
Job ID: 123835

Job Description

Cover Supervisor – Brent – Immediate Start

Are you a confident Cover Supervisor looking to gain valuable secondary school experience in Brent? This Cover Supervisor role is ideal for an aspiring teacher, experienced school-based professional or strong graduate who can lead a classroom, manage behaviour and keep pupils focused on the work set.

Cover Supervisor | Key Details

• £140-250 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, term-time only role
• Immediate start available
• Based in Brent
• Excellent experience before teacher training
• Work across KS3 and KS4 in a busy secondary school environment

Cover Supervisor | The Role

• Supervise classes when teachers are absent
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure pupils remain on task
• Manage behaviour calmly and consistently in line with school policy
• Support pupils with learning, confidence and classroom routines
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leaders
• Provide general classroom support when cover is not required

Cover Supervisor | Candidate Requirements

• Previous Cover Supervisor, tutoring, mentoring, coaching or school-based experience preferred
• Degree desirable but not essential for experienced candidates
• Confident leading a classroom of secondary-aged pupils
• Calm, firm and fair approach to behaviour management
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Reliable, professional and able to commit consistently

This Cover Supervisor role in Brent is a strong opportunity for someone who wants genuine classroom experience in a realistic secondary school setting.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Cover Supervisor in Brent. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Cover Supervisor role.

INDSUP

Apply with indeed
File types (doc, docx, pdf, rtf, png, jpeg, jpg, bmp, jng, ppt, pptx, csv, gif) size up to 5MB
File types (doc, docx, pdf, rtf, png, jpeg, jpg, bmp, jng, ppt, pptx, csv, gif) size up to 5MB