Job title: Cover Supervisor
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: London, UK
Job published: 05-11-2026
Job ID: 126276

Job Description

Cover Supervisor | Waltham Forest | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for a new opportunity in Waltham Forest? Do you have the confidence and classroom experience to lead lessons and maintain a positive learning environment?

This Cover Supervisor position is ideal for an aspiring teacher, experienced Teaching Assistant or graduate with previous school-based experience who is ready to take on greater classroom responsibility in a secondary school.

Cover Supervisor | Key Details

  • £120–£150 per day PAYE

  • Immediate start

  • Full-time, term-time only

  • Long-term contract until the end of the academic year

  • Based in Waltham Forest

  • Valuable experience for aspiring teachers and education professionals

Cover Supervisor | The Role

  • Supervise lessons across KS3 and KS4 during teacher absences

  • Deliver pre-set lesson materials and ensure pupils complete assigned work

  • Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom discipline

  • Encourage pupil engagement and keep lessons running smoothly

  • Support pupils with their learning, routines and classroom expectations

  • Liaise with teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leaders

Cover Supervisor | Candidate Requirements

  • Previous classroom or school-based experience is strongly preferred

  • Experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, HLTA, Youth Worker or Mentor

  • Confident managing groups of secondary-aged pupils

  • Strong behaviour management and classroom leadership skills

  • Calm, approachable and consistent when dealing with challenging behaviour

  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities

  • Reliable, proactive and committed to a full-time position

This Cover Supervisor opportunity in Waltham Forest would suit someone who enjoys working with young people, understands the demands of a secondary school environment and is confident taking responsibility for a classroom.

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.

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 position in Waltham Forest. For other opportunities, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’ and visit our website. We look forward to supporting your application.