Cover Supervisor – Secondary Academy (Hackney)

About the role

We are looking for enthusiastic Cover Supervisors and Cover Teachers to support a secondary academy in Hackney from September. The role is full‑time and long‑term, providing continuity of learning while regular staff are absent.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise classes across a range of subjects, keeping pupils engaged and on task.
• Deliver pre‑planned lessons and learning activities in line with academy expectations.
• Manage classroom behaviour and promote a positive learning environment.
• Support students in completing classwork and achieving lesson objectives.
• Take registers and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress, engagement and behaviour.
• Follow all academy policies, including safeguarding and behaviour management.

Required profile

• Experience working with secondary‑aged students in a school setting.
• Strong classroom management and confidence leading groups of young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Flexible, proactive and professional attitude.
• Organisational skills and ability to adapt to different subjects and year groups.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Required skills