Job Description

• Cover Supervisors needed
• 120 per day
• High Wycombe
• Flexible
• ASAP OR April 2026
• Paid weekly

About the job:

Do you want to Teach but don't have a relevant teaching Qualification?

Ever considered being a cover supervisor / Cover Teacher?

Are you looking for a supply work during the week starting asap or from April 2026?

Cover supervisors are essential unqualified cover teachers who are able to take the responsibility of the full-time class teacher if the full-time class teacher is absent.

Academics is working with fantastic secondary schools in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

The Cover Supervisor / Cover teacher role:

• Expected to oversee pre-set lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher. (no planning, marking)
• Need to be able to quickly build rapport with students, have good behaviour management skills, and be willing to cover a range of subjects if necessary.
• Not be required to deliver the lesson itself but you must ensure the pupils are on task and complete the work set by the teacher.
• Need to manage behaviour in line with the school policy so you must be confident and have a strong, firm, but fair approach.

To apply to be a cover supervisor / cover teacher:

• You would need to have a Valid and up to date DBS or on the update service
• Possess a degree OR have previous experience as a cover teacher / cover supervisor

If you would like more information then get in touch today with the Academics Buckinghamshire office today, we look forward to hearing from you!