Job title: Cover Supervisor
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Barking & Dagenham, Greater London
Job published: 21-07-2025
Job ID: 107209

Job Description

Cover Supervisor | Barking & Dagenham | September Start

Are you a confident and proactive graduate ready to step into the classroom? A highly regarded Secondary School in Barking & Dagenham is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their team this September. This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring teachers looking to gain classroom experience in a structured and supportive environment.

Benefits of this Cover Supervisor role:

  • Competitive weekly pay of £444

  • Work within a school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted

  • Supportive Senior Leadership Team with a focus on staff development

  • Access to high-quality CPD and clear progression pathways

  • Excellent preparation for future teacher training routes

Cover Supervisor – Role Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage classroom lessons in the absence of teaching staff

  • Maintain high standards of behaviour and ensure student engagement

  • Deliver pre-prepared lessons and ensure pupils stay on task

  • Provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons

  • Work with GCSE students across a range of subjects

  • Support the academic progress and personal development of pupils

Cover Supervisor – Candidate Requirements:

  • 1:1 or 2:1 degree from a top 20 UK university

  • Strong behaviour management and confident classroom presence

  • Flexible, creative, and able to adapt to different subject areas

  • Previous experience working with young people is highly desirable

  • Excellent communication and organisation skills

  • Passionate about education and a desire to go into teacher training

This Cover Supervisor position in Barking & Dagenham offers a rewarding chance to support student progress, while gaining crucial classroom leadership experience in a well-managed and inclusive school setting.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Cover Supervisor in Barking & Dagenham. 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.