Cover Supervisor for Secondary Schools

About the role

Prospero Teaching is seeking an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to support secondary‑age students across a range of subjects in Southwark, London. The role involves stepping into classrooms on a day‑to‑day basis, ensuring continuity of learning when regular teachers are absent.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver lesson plans prepared by the regular teacher and maintain classroom order.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback where appropriate.
• Ensure all safeguarding and behaviour policies are followed.
• Communicate any concerns or incidents to senior staff promptly.

Required profile

• Experience working with children and young people.
• A degree in any discipline.
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding training completed within the last year.
• Right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Two professional references covering the last two years.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate of £95‑£120.
• Full‑time, onsite placement from 08:00 to 16:00.
• Accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management.
• Support from an in‑house training and development team.