Cover Supervisor

Are you confident, organised, and passionate about working with young people?

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to join secondary schools in Hertfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to gain classroom experience, especially if you're considering a future in teaching or education. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a Cover Supervisor:

• Supervise classes during the short-term absence of the regular teacher

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans to students across a range of subjects

• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure students remain on task

• Provide support to students where necessary, without delivering new content

• Record attendance and report any concerns or incidents to senior staff

• Promote a calm, focused and respectful learning environment

Ideal Cover Supervisor:

• Has experience working with secondary-age pupils (desirable but not essential)

• Is confident with classroom and behaviour management

• Is adaptable and able to cover a variety of subjects

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills as a Cover Supervisor.

• Is reliable, punctual, and professional

• Holds a degree or relevant qualifications (advantageous)

• Has an Enhanced DBS or is willing to obtain one

Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000  – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!