Psychology Cover Supervisor

Posted 31 July 2025
Salary £82.50 - £100 per day
LocationLondon
Job type Cover Supervisor
Discipline Secondary
ReferenceMP207112CT3100-A470701

Job description

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience in a secondary school setting?

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Psychology Cover Supervisor to join a school and support the delivery of learning across various subjects, with a focus on applying your understanding of psychology to student behaviour, engagement, and classroom management. Beginning September 2025.

This role is ideal for aspiring educational psychologists, counsellors, or those considering a career in teaching or student support.

Psychology Cover Supervisor Duties:

 

  • Deliver pre-set lessons to classes in the absence of the regular teacher.

  • Use your understanding of psychological principles to manage classroom behaviour effectively.

  • Support students with a range of academic and behavioural needs.

  • Ensure students remain engaged and on task with their learning.

  • Provide feedback to teaching staff on student participation and behaviour.

  • Assist with supervision duties and pastoral support where needed.

Ideal Psychology Cover Supervisor:

 

  • Hold a degree in Psychology or a closely related subject.

  • Have an interest in education, mental health, or behaviour support.

  • Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills as a Psychology Cover Supervisor.

  • Be confident managing a classroom independently.

  • Be calm, patient, and resilient under pressure.

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. 

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