Job Description

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School in Braintree

Start Date: September 2026 | Full-Time | Long-Term

Are you a confident, organised and committed Cover Supervisor ready to make a meaningful impact in a thriving Braintree secondary school? Ribbons & Reeves are supporting a high-performing, inclusive school seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join their supportive teaching and pastoral team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Cover Supervisor with experience working with young people, who thrives in a structured, student-centred environment and is eager to contribute to a school with strong values, high expectations and a positive community ethos.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes in the absence of their regular teacher

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and ensure students remain focused and engaged

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy

• Support students with their learning and encourage positive participation

• Build positive, professional relationships with students and staff

• Provide feedback to teachers on student engagement and behaviour where appropriate

• Contribute to the wider school community and uphold its values

This Cover Supervisor role requires someone who is confident, reliable, adaptable and able to maintain a calm and purposeful learning environment.

The Ideal Cover Supervisor

The school is looking for a Cover Supervisor who is:

• Must hold a 1st-Class or 2:1 in their relevant degree 

• Confident and composed when managing a classroom

• Organised, reliable and able to work independently

• An excellent communicator who builds positive relationships with young people

• Experienced working with secondary-aged students (essential)

• Consistent and confident in managing behaviour

• Motivated, reflective and eager to develop professionally

• A positive team player who contributes to school life
  
  

If you’re ready to take the next step as a Cover Supervisor in Braintree, apply with your updated CV today.

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