Job title: Secondary Cover Supervisor
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Benfleet, UK
Job published: 23-09-2026
Job ID: 124665

Job Description

Secondary Cover Supervisor | Benfleet | ASAP

Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for a long-term opportunity in Benfleet? Or are you a graduate with previous school-based experience looking to develop your classroom skills before progressing into teaching?

A successful secondary school in Benfleet is seeking a confident and reliable Secondary Cover Supervisor to join their team on a temp-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cover Supervisor or an aspiring teacher looking to gain further hands-on experience in a busy secondary school environment.

Why choose this Secondary Cover Supervisor role?

  • £100-£110 per day
  • Work from 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • Join a supportive and well-established secondary school
  • Develop your classroom management and behaviour management skills
  • Opportunity to work across a range of subjects and year groups
  • Excellent experience for graduates considering future teacher training

The school is looking for a Secondary Cover Supervisor who:

  • Has previous school-based experience, ideally as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or similar
  • Alternatively, is a graduate with a genuine interest in developing a career in education
  • Is confident managing a classroom and maintaining high expectations of behaviour
  • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Can deliver pre-planned lessons and keep students engaged in learning
  • Is resilient, organised and adaptable
  • Builds positive relationships with students and staff

As a Secondary Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes in the absence of the usual teacher, deliver pre-prepared work and ensure students remain focused and engaged with their learning. You will work across different subjects and year groups, providing valuable support to the wider teaching team.

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 Secondary Cover Supervisor in Benfleet. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Secondary Cover Supervisor role

Secondary Cover Supervisor | Benfleet | ASAP