Job description

Cover Supervisor – Full-time, long-term temporary role starting as soon as possible

This school provides a calm, well‑organised, and supportive learning environment where pupils respond positively to clear routines and consistent expectations. Leaders work collaboratively with staff to maintain high standards, ensuring that pupils feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. Teaching and support teams work together to help pupils build confidence and stay engaged across the school day.

Duties as Cover Supervisor:

Supervise classes during teacher absence and keep pupils focused on set work
Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials across a range of subjects
Maintain calm and orderly behaviour following school routines
Support pupils with tasks when appropriate
Provide feedback to teachers about lesson progress and any concerns
Assist with general classroom routines and transitions
Uphold safeguarding standards and prioritise pupil welfare

Ideal Cover Supervisor:

HLTA qualification is accepted
Confident supervising classes across primary year groups
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
Ability to follow lesson plans and maintain productive learning environments
Adaptable, reliable, and proactive in supporting learning
Good organisational skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil well‑being

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, Devon and Greater Manchester. 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.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. 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.

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